Under the artistic direction of Alondra de la Parra, the festival promises an “extremely high level of excellence,” as highlighted by a representative from the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Sport. The event will be held in emblematic venues such as the Teatro Auditorio de San Lorenzo de El Escorial, the Real Coliseo Carlos III, and the Teatro de la Antigua Mina.
“"The municipality is committed to positioning itself as one of the artistic and cultural pillars of the Community of Madrid internationally."
The festival will open on August 28 at the Teatro Auditorio with the program 'Los colores de América,' featuring works by American composers like John Adams, performed by the Joven Orquesta de la Comunidad de Madrid (JORCAM) under the baton of Alondra de la Parra. The following day, guitarist and composer Yamandú Costa will present 'Milongas y Choros' in the same venue.
The program continues on September 3 with the premiere of 'Nascencia' by the Ballet Español de la Comunidad de Madrid. On September 4, the ORCAM and the RTVE Choir will perform Gustav Mahler's Symphony No. 2, also conducted by Alondra de la Parra. Additionally, the Real Coliseo will host Chula the Clown's show 'Pehaps, perhaps… Quizás'.
One of the most anticipated moments will be the Spanish premiere of a new production of Bizet's opera Carmen on September 12. This production will feature the voices of mezzo-soprano Gaëlle Arquez, tenor Arturo Chacón-Cruz, and baritone Tomasso Barea, with musical direction by Alondra de la Parra and stage direction by Bárbara Lluch.
The festival will culminate with the performance of renowned conductor Daniel Barenboim on September 19, accompanied by the West-Eastern Divan Orchestra. This concert will focus on masterpieces by Wagner, Schubert, and Beethoven, promising a stellar close to the event.
