As artistic director and founder of La Rioja Festival, one of my favorite things to do is to curate the festival’s repertoire. There is one concert in particular that has caused some commotion. ADDA Simfònica, along with Josep Vicent’s masterful baton, will be playing Shostakovich’s 7th Symphony.
Read MoreWith technology constantly evolving and the leaps that artificial intelligence has taken, it’s not uncommon for many of us, across professions, to wonder whether A.I. will ever be able to replace humans.
Read MoreWith the rise of social media and other technologies, a myth has begun to circulate that young people neither have the interest or the attention span to enjoy “classical” music. I don’t believe that’s true.
Read MoreFor some, the holidays can be stressful: having to buy presents in crowded stores, traveling in the midst of snow storms, and organizing gatherings for friends and family. For others, like me, the holidays represent a much needed break from our busy professional lives and time spent with our loved ones. Either way, this year, I wanted to put together a holiday playlist with some of my favorite classical and traditional pieces.
Read MoreAttending live performances isn’t always a readily available luxury: for starters, I can’t clone myself and play in every city every weekend. This is the principle of why recorded music exists.
Read MoreImagine you're in the wings of a stage, feeling the pulse of the anticipating audience in sync with your rapid heart beat.
Read MoreMany people have asked me when I realized I wanted to become a professional classical guitarist. The truth is that this epiphany was neither dramatic nor glamorous. The simplest answer is that this beautiful passion awakened in me the moment I stepped onto a stage.
Read MoreA year ago this happened: A dream come true to play with the Berliner Philharmoniker and conductor Kirill Petrenko. Celebrating a Spanish Night, with Rodrigo's Concierto de Aranjuez and Spanish Romance.
You can watch the Berlin GALA 2020 again at Mezzo until January 16th, 2022:
Read MorePablo Sáinz-Villegas will be the soloist for the Berliner Philharmoniker New Year’s Eve concerts under conductor and Berlin Philharmonic chief conductor Kirill Petrenko on December 29, 30 and 31, 2020 at Philharmonie Berlin.
Read MoreCompetitions have been an important part of my development as an artist and as a human being having participated in over 30 competitions during my youth. I grew up and did my music studies in…
Read MoreAn exciting series of appearances in Europe at summer festivals beginning with an open-air concert in Zagreb with the Croatian Radiotelevision Symphony Orchestra…
Read MoreSáinz-Villegas brought a special program to San Francisco’s Herbst Theatre, commemorating the 125th birthday of legendary guitarist Andrés Segovia…
Read MoreThe stadium in Guadalajara, Mexico, hosted a heartfelt tribute to Plácido Domingo together with 15,000 people, who enjoyed an extraordinary roster of artists…
Read MoreRealmadrid TV will streamline live online this special event at the Teatro Real in Madrid on February 15 at 8:00 p.m, celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Real Madrid Foundation.
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