Guitar Week in Alicante unfolds from Monday, led by students from the University of Alicante Guitar Master program. The week features performances across multiple venues and stages, running from day 13 through day 19. The event showcases a sequence of soloists and ensembles, giving a broad view of contemporary guitar repertoire and technique as interpreted by aspiring professional players from the city’s leading music program.
At the Virgen del Remedio Library, a recital by a Mexican artist opens the week on Monday at 17:30. The program pairs Rodrigo Merino with Cody Noriega in duos, providing a dialog between two distinct guitar voices and inviting listeners to experience complementary styles in a single recital setting.
Tuesday arrives with a 19:00 concert in Las Cigarreras, where Italian guitarist Aurora Orsini will share the stage with Cody Noriega. The pairing emphasizes cross-cultural interpretations of the instrument, presenting a mix of technical precision and expressive nuance that characterizes contemporary classical guitar performance.
The University venue in Alicante will host the third concert on Friday at 20:00, featuring Canadian guitarist Josh Sears alongside Rodrigo Merino from Mexico. This collaboration highlights international exchange within the same program, giving audiences a sense of global guitar culture and the diverse approaches taught within the master’s pathway.
Closing the week, LAB15 Palacio del Portalet will host a noon performance on Sunday, with Fung Yat Lui and Kanjana Kaewjai from Hong Kong and Thailand taking the stage. The event underscores the program’s international reach, bringing together players from varied backgrounds to explore a shared language through a rich string soundscape.
All performances are free to attend. In order to secure a seat at the Virgen del Remedio Library and Las Cigarreras, tickets should be reserved via the Eventbrite platform (source: Eventbrite). Audience members are encouraged to arrive early to ensure seating, as the venues can reach capacity during peak times.