The beautiful St Peter’s Church in Eaton Square proved a perfect setting for the Society’s annual classical concert on April 12th, reports La Revista’s correspondent.
Spanish and English students from leading musical academies in London performed a wonderful variety of works by eminent Spanish composers like Granados, Falla, and Torroba, along with Debussy (a great influence on Spanish composers), and the Argentine Piazzola, whose trail-blazing new tangos emerged from a cross-current of influences on both sides of the Atlantic.
Music ranged from traditional folk song and classical guitar to an eclectic composition performed by a string trio. The players were introduced by the charming and hugely talented Maite Aguirre who brought the evening to a rousing climax, conducting a moving arrangement for sextet of the Danza Ritual del Fuego composed by Falla.
The brillant players and singers were Marta Lopez Fernandes (piano); Laura Ruhi (soprano); Angel Garcia Lopez (viola); Gunel Mirzayeva (piano); Cristina Ocaña Rosado (vioiin); Damian Rubido Gonzalez (double Bass); Maria Camahort (guitar); Guy Button (vilin); Alfonso Noriega (viola); Sophie Rivlin (violencello).
In his welcome, vice-chairman Jimmy Burns paid tribute to the concert , describing it as emblemic of the Anglo-Spanish Society’s declared aim to promote a better understanding and sharing of British and Spanish culture. “This evening provides an excellent opportunity to highlight the excellence of talented young Spanish musicians in the heart of London-a true showcase,” he said.
The evening also provided an opportunity to thank the outgoing Ambassador of Spain, Carles Casajuana I Pallet for his constant support for the Society during him time in London.
Many thanks to Jose Ramon Rodino, Beatriz Gago, and Maite Aguirre for organizing the event , to Fidel Lopez Alvarez , Minister for Cultural and Scientific Affairs at the Embassy of Spain for support and promotion ,and for Javier Fernandez Hidalgo for providing tapas and wine.
Spanish and English students from leading musical academies in London performed a wonderful variety of works by eminent Spanish composers like Granados, Falla, and Torroba, along with Debussy (a great influence on Spanish composers), and the Argentine Piazzola, whose trail-blazing new tangos emerged from a cross-current of influences on both sides of the Atlantic.
Music ranged from traditional folk song and classical guitar to an eclectic composition performed by a string trio. The players were introduced by the charming and hugely talented Maite Aguirre who brought the evening to a rousing climax, conducting a moving arrangement for sextet of the Danza Ritual del Fuego composed by Falla.
The brillant players and singers were Marta Lopez Fernandes (piano); Laura Ruhi (soprano); Angel Garcia Lopez (viola); Gunel Mirzayeva (piano); Cristina Ocaña Rosado (vioiin); Damian Rubido Gonzalez (double Bass); Maria Camahort (guitar); Guy Button (vilin); Alfonso Noriega (viola); Sophie Rivlin (violencello).
In his welcome, vice-chairman Jimmy Burns paid tribute to the concert , describing it as emblemic of the Anglo-Spanish Society’s declared aim to promote a better understanding and sharing of British and Spanish culture. “This evening provides an excellent opportunity to highlight the excellence of talented young Spanish musicians in the heart of London-a true showcase,” he said.
The evening also provided an opportunity to thank the outgoing Ambassador of Spain, Carles Casajuana I Pallet for his constant support for the Society during him time in London.
Many thanks to Jose Ramon Rodino, Beatriz Gago, and Maite Aguirre for organizing the event , to Fidel Lopez Alvarez , Minister for Cultural and Scientific Affairs at the Embassy of Spain for support and promotion ,and for Javier Fernandez Hidalgo for providing tapas and wine.
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