Starburst at the Concert Ensemble for its 50th anniversary

Although the line followed by the Concert Society is perfection, an “extraordinary effort” has been made to celebrate this half-century of music. big stars on the international stage. This was stated this morning by President Alfonso Ramón-Borja. Alicante Concert Association FoundationDuring the presentation of this program, which includes eighteen recitals accompanied by names such as soprano Barbara Heindricks Bjorn Gaffvert organ and Ander Ericson for theorbo-guitar; London Soloistconsisting of eleven musicians together with the violinist Kirill Trousov; pianists Zacharias (It will open the season on October 10), Till Fellner, Dezso Ranki, Juan Pérez Floristan and Javier Perianes; flamenco singer duke or Emerson Quartet, those who want to bid farewell to the stages in this city.

Between October and May, young pianist Seong-Jin Cho, who “has performed around the world since we hired him two years ago,” will also perform. London Handel Castholy music band Tallis Scholarsstring quartet conducted by Peter Philips Belceaviolinist Leonidas Kavacastop Manuel Fuentes and guitarist Ana Vidovic.

“Dozens of Grammy awards and international awards come up on this show,” Ramón-Borja said.

Added to this program in this year of half a century young musical talents cycle It includes four concerts to be held at its headquarters in collaboration with the Fundación Mediterráneo.

new ventures

They will start with pianist Carlos Santo on October 8, followed by the tenor. Jorge Navarro Colorado on 19 November; cellist Alfredo Ferre On January 21 and the pianist francisco escoda on February 18.

It is planned to be held in 2023. Solidarity for Peace Concert and to encourage the programming of educational concerts for the youngest who have had remarkable success in the cycle that has just ended, with the help of more than 800 early learners. “We’re trying to open the fork to attract more audiences, and that’s why we’re looking for more diversity in concerts,” he said.

after the constitution Concert Association Foundation, This group has come under the patronage of companies and individuals, a source of income complemented by such contributions. More than 700 partners. This is the case of the Ophthalvist, who is responsible for funding the Outstanding Concert Ensemble Award. It also succeeded Department of Culture He approved two of his projects, “even though we were unable to get help from the County Council.”

In addition, “A series of concerts will be dedicated to groups from Alicante and the province, and we will focus on professional associations, sports and civic environments so that they can access the concerts.” And “special importance” will be given to relations with the conservatories of the province.

Secretary and one of the founding members of the Concert Society, Rafael Beltran Dupuy Teatro Principal de Alicante who was present at the event together with the deputy director, Maria Dolores Padilla He emphasized that since its establishment, the idea was to “give a few but the highest quality concerts and, as in the case of Teatro Principal, we were able to bring the best with great difficulty and great support”.

“I request you to continue to support us, we have left 50 years behind and the Concert Society needs to do this. endure another 50 years with new blood“.

Beltrán Dupuy, Alicante’s “a place of reference for international chamber music because we have always tried to make musicians feel good and combine young talents with projection and well-established artists participating in the programs of the world’s most important classical music centers”. Maria Joao Pires, Perianes or Andres Segovia“He who came three times and never got paid.”

For María Dolores Padilla, “To talk about the Concert Society, excellence in classical music“has worked for over fifty years to consolidate a world-class international programming.”