He was the first to publicly play the new organ of the Co-Cathedral of San Nicolás in Alicante. A litmus test to be repeated two years from now official opening of this instrument, The next built by Frédéric Desmottes friday 21, from 17 hours. Juan de la Rubia (Vall de Uxó, 1982) knows what he’s after. Not just because he’s played before, but also for his experience as an organist. Holy Family of Barcelona and as a soloist at concerts all over the world.
“Participating in the opening is always a privilege and an honor because somehow they trust the instrument to officially give the first chords, and that’s a very good thing that personally satisfies me,” he confirms.
De la Rubia will not be alone. ADDA Simfònica orchestra, led by the owner joseph vincent, which concert will join this action to complete Alicante County Councilwho undertakes the restoration and complete construction of the technical part of the instrument, wants to introduce it to the public.
With the union of the organist and the orchestra symphony number 3 related to Saint Saens “An important part of the organ, the organ plays an almost solo role, not just as a filler”. Therefore, he states that it is an ideal study. demonstrating the versatility of such an instrumentto join the orchestra. It’s probably the highlight of this work, and that’s what makes it all the more interesting.” That’s also why he chose this piece that was “so fun to listen to.”
“When Saint-Säens composed it, in the texts in which he describes the piece, he gave his all with this symphony and all his musical wisdom; He said it very modestly and at the same time very pleased and proud, and somehow this is perceived to be the case because it is a very energetic and very contrasting symphony”.
For the musician, too, “doing it with institutional backing such as a symphony orchestra and the Provincial Assembly behind it means that the organ can demonstrate its versatility in many different ways.”
In addition to this work, De la Rubia, a professor, Catalonian School of MusicHe played a song, “Even though I still don’t know which one.” What he knows is that he will be at the San Nicolás Co-Cathedral next Thursday to rehearse with the orchestra.
“The Co-Cathedral of Alicante an organ in perfect condition This is really important; First of all, because the liturgy of the co-cathedral places so much emphasis on the organ that forms part of the soundscape and is somehow imbued with such a fine instrument”.
It also highlights the fact that: Saved the 1580 box, why The oldest in the Valencian Community. “It’s very interesting that they’re restoring, and it’s also one of the most remarkable things about the temple at the heritage level.”
And at the instrument level “it’s a big instrument, high quality, A good organist who has a wide variety of recordings, provides very interesting and varied sounds, knows how to use this sound palette”.
looking to the future
For Juan de la Rubia, the first important thing is “already done”, that is “build, finance and support”. The second will come after the opening, which is “all the life an instrument should have” and is based on it. use and dissemination.
According to him, the use has two aspects: “mass and concert, because there is a large non-religious written repertoire”. promoting not only organ concerts, but also chamber ensembles, orchestras, accompanying choirs… there’s a repertoire for everything”.
Another important part is “pedagogical“it’s also a “cultural issue, because organists need to be trained to learn to care for it, play it and teach it at the same time”,
an importance shared by State Council President Carlos Mazón, state institution “not only to save the historical and musical heritage that forms part of the identity of the Co-Cathedral of San Nicolás, but also to be a part of the new instrument.” cultural and educational facilitator For the citizens at the height of the temple in which it is located”.
With this opening concert, Mazón “wants to focus on this opportunity. create lines of cooperation In this case, between different cultural entities, with the participation of an outstanding group of great musical quality like ADDA Simfònica”.