Classical guitarist and historical plucked instrumentalist Robert Wang juxtaposes early music with contemporary compositions across a repertoire spanning from the Renaissance to the 21st century. A specialist in historically informed performance, he plays theorbo, lute, and baroque guitar. Robert has collaborated with ensembles such as Bach Collegium San Diego, Early Music Vancouver, and Tesserae Baroque. His work on classical guitar includes the recent album FILAMENTOS with Canadian composer Liova Bueno. Additionally, he recently performed music by Veronika Krausas in the production My Birthday Party by SPRUNG. His perfoces have reached major venues like the Chan Centre and The Getty, and he has been featured on CBS Sunday Morning. Robert earned his MM and BM at the University of Southern California’s Thornton School of Music under the tutelage of William Kanengiser, Scott Tennant, Brian Head, and Pepe Romero.

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Robert Wang, Guitar

Downey Theatre

From zarzuela to Spanish song and Cuban influences, Lisette Oropesa inaugurates Santa Cecilia's new chamber music season . This year, the season opening will be held exceptionally at the Teatro dell'Opera di Roma , a testament to the collaboration between the two institutions. One of the most acclaimed voices on the international opera scene, Lisette Oropesa will perform, in this unique Italian recital , alongside pianist Alessandro Praticò , a program entitled Mis amores son canciones .

Lisette Oropesa will guide spectators through the most intense and representative passages of the Hispanic repertoire. The program includes excerpts from famous zarzuelas, such as  Francisco Asenjo Barbieri's " Canción de la Paloma" and Ruperto Chapí's " Carceleras ," alongside 20th-century Spanish masterpieces such as Manuel de Falla's " Sette Canciones Populares Españolas , " Enrique Granados's " Canciones Amatorias," and Joaquín Rodrigo's " Cuatro Madrigales Amatorios ." The richness of Iberian folklore will also emerge in Joaquín Nin's "Cantos Populares Españoles ," while an imaginary bridge to overseas atmospheres will close the evening with the melodies of Cuban composers Ernesto Lecuona, Eduardo Sanchez de Fuentes, Jorge Anckermann, and Gonzalo Roig.

Lisette Oropesa

Teatro dell'Opera di Roma

Neil Thomson conducts Rimsky-Korsakov, Rodrigo and Elgar

Teatro Malibran

RCM at St James’s Piccadilly

St James's Piccadilly

Driving rhythms, vivid colors, and an electrical charge that could light up a city: Bernstein’s West Side Story and Gershwin’s Cuban Overture are symphonic favorites that explode with fire and passion. Rodrigo’s Concierto de Aranjuez is brought to life with the extraordinary depth and nuance of Spanish guitarist Rafael Aguirre. Opening the program, Kauyumari is Gabriela Ortiz’s celebration of community, spiritual guidance, and new beginnings. | Join us for a pre-concert talk 1 hour before most performances.

City Rhythms: West Side Story & Aranjuez

Detroit Symphony Orchestra

Nadine Sierra, hailed by the Guardian for her ‘vocally breathtaking’, ‘sensationally good’ Lucia at the Royal Opera House in 2024, opens Wigmore Hall’s Season with a delightful musical voyage that begins in the dazzling world of Belle Époque Paris, where seductive melodies enchanted opera and salon audiences alike. The American lyric coloratura soprano then turns her captivating blend of vocal beauty and agility, musical artistry and charismatic stage presence to works infused with Latin passion and soul.

Nadine Sierra soprano; Bryan Wagorn piano

Wigmore Hall

Sofia La Rosa, Junior Major Recital, voice

560 Music Center

Step into a soundscape where brilliant rhythms and bold expression ignite the senses. From Piazzolla’s tango-infused intensity to an evocative new work by Henry Dorn, each piece shines with character and emotion. Guitarist Pablo Sáinz-Villegas lends his virtuosic flair to Michael Daugherty’s groundbreaking Bay of Pigs and Rodrigo’s distinctive Concierto de Aranjuez, while Williams’ Primera Suite Argentina captures the vibrant pulse of Latin American tradition. Prepare for an experience rich in feeling, complexity, and extraordinary artistry.

Radiance in Rhythm

First Presbyterian Church of Berkeley

Presidio Theatre Performing Arts Center

Sonoma State University

Guitarist Pablo Sáinz Villegas is hailed as “the soul of the Spanish guitar.” His passionate performances, filled with flair and emotional depth, captivate audiences. Don’t miss this evocative evening showcasing the finest of classical guitar.

Guitar Romance

Frauenthal Center

The Spanish Galicia Symphony Orchestra, the first Spanish orchestra to grace the series for decades, brings with them a Mediterranean-inspired programme. Rapidly making a mark on the international scene, their Music Director, Roberto González-Monjas, will be joined by “the new face of classical guitar”, Thibaut Garcia, who will take the spotlight for Rodrigo’s exquisite Concierto de Aranjuez. The concert opens with the fiery elegance of Falla’s Three Dances from his ballet The Three-Cornered Hat. After the interval, journey through the enchanting world of Ravel’s whimsical Mother Goose Suite and soak up the lush, evocative portrait of Seville’s soul in Turina’s Sinfonia sevillana. The concert culminates in a mesmerizing crescendo with Ravel’s hypnotic Boléro.

Sheffield International Concert Season 2025/26 - Spanish Galicia SO

Sheffield City Hall

Our first visit from a Spanish orchestra in many a year brings this exciting young ensemble from the port city of A Coruña. They’re joined by Thibaut Garcia, who’s been hailed as ‘the new face of classical guitar’ after winning every major international guitar competition within the space of just a few months. His performance of Rodrigo’s evergreen Concierto de Aranjuez – so popular that it’s been recorded over a hundred times – is the centrepiece of a richly varied programme from Spain and France.

Spanish Galicia Symphony Orchestra

Royal Concert Hall Nottingham

A rhythm, a flute, and a melody you’ll never forget… it’s hard to say what exactly makes Ravel’s Boléro so irresistible. But this French composer had Spanish blood, and tonight’s concert is filled with the sunshine, the fragrance and the pure, intoxicating passion of Spain at its most seductive. Wild, whirling dances from Falla and Turina, delicate fairy tales from Ravel – it’s a fiesta in sound, even before Boléro strikes up that unstoppable beat.

But we couldn’t spend a night in Spain without hearing the classical guitar, and tonight the Coruña-based Spanish Galicia Symphony Orchestra is joined by dazzling young French guitarist Thibaut Garcia in that most Spanish of all guitar concertos: Rodrigo’s haunting and much-loved Concierto de Aranjuez.

Cadogan Hall 

Joaquín Rodrigo’s Concierto de Aranjuez is an icon in Spanish music, and surely the greatest guitar concerto ever written. It’s the centrepiece of a programme that also transports us to Andalucia with works by Joaquín Turina and Manuel de Falla. And then we’re in the company of Maurice Ravel, born to a Basque mother by the Spanish border, with two of his most enchanting pieces: the Mother Goose suite and the indelible Boléro.

Galicia Symphony Orchestra

The Bridgewater Hall

Vivid orchestral colours and intense melodies abound in this programme from one of Spain's top orchestras.

The Anvil

Bacewicz’s six-minute Overture for Orchestra, composed during the German occupation of Poland, offers a perpetually shifting palette of colors. Spaniard Joaquin Rodrigo’s animated Concierto de Aranjuez features elaborate orchestration for classical guitar. Lutosławski’s energetic Little Suite for Symphony Orchestra espouses Polish folk tunes, while Borodin’s colorful Symphony No. 2 evokes the exuberance of Russian folk dances.

Pablo’s Guitar

Kleinhans Music Hall

Peruvian composer Jimmy López’s Fiesta! Four Pop Dances for Orchestra is a vibrant and exhilarating celebration of life, culture, and happiness. Filled with pulsating rhythms, bold colors, and infectious energy, it draws from the rich traditions of Latin American music and ends with a blazing Techno finale. Rodrigo’s Concierto Andaluz performed by the world-renowned Los Angeles Guitar Quartet celebrates the spirit of Andalusia, a region in southern Spain with its lively rhythms and soulful melodies. Each movement captures a unique aspect of Spanish culture, from the exuberance of a flamenco dance to the delicate beauty of a serenade. This work shines as a testament to Rodrigo’s genius and the flavorful allure of Spanish music. Sibelius’ Symphony No. 2 is a powerful work often described as the “Symphony of Independence.” It is deeply rooted in the Finnish composer’s national identity, filled with moments of lyrical beauty and triumphant resolve. We’ll come away from this concert feeling the rhythms of living through music.

LA Guitar Quartet

Overture Center for the Arts

Immerse yourself in a captivating blend of classical guitar and choral splendor. Grisha Goryachev performs Rodrigo’s beloved Concierto de Aranjuez, a work of breathtaking beauty and Spanish flair. The evening also features Dan Perttu’s enchanting Nimue and Her Fairies and Mozart’s transcendent "Ave verum corpus." The grand finale is Dvořák’s stirring Te Deum, performed with Chorus Austin.

Melting Pot

The Long Center for the Performing Arts

Holst’s The Planets

Shermerhorn Symphony Center

Experience a remarkable concert featuring guest soloist Grisha Goryachev, renowned pianist, performing Joaquin Rodrigo's beautiful Concierto de Aranjuez. The evening will also showcase Mozart's enchanting Don Giovanni Overture and Mendelssohn's lively Symphony No. 4 (Italian) for a delightful musical journey.

Mozart, Mendelssohn and Rodrigo

Manchester Essex Regional High School

Rossini’s bright and sunny overture preludes one of the most famous and popular of all concertos, suffused with the sun-drenched melodies and balmy atmosphere of southern Spain; its achingly beautiful slow movement is perhaps the most sublime pieces of music ever written. The Spanish passion continues with Chabrier’s dazzling rhapsody and Rimsky-Korsakov’s vibrant and colourful suite. In contrast, Borodin’s tone poem evokes the sweeping plains of central Asia, whilst nightmarish visions abound in Mussorgsky’s dark and brooding depiction of a Witches Sabbath.

Classic FM Hall of Fame The greatest works in classical music

Lighthouse, Poole's Centre for the Arts

Our fourth classical concert is very special because we celebrate the return of Pepe Romero to Long Beach Symphony.

Pepe is a living legend who is not only one of the most wonderful musicians I have ever worked with, but also an incredible person who brings an irresistible humanity to the stage and to his music. I think it is that combination of incredible artistry and personality that makes his music-making so unique. I hope you can join us for this singular event. Pepe will perform the guitar concerto of all guitar concertos, the Concierto de Aranjuez by Spanish composer Joaquín Rodrigo, a concerto that transports us to Spain. The first movement is infused with dance-like rhythms– but I really think that the crown jewel of this work is the truly magical second movement, the slow movement and its haunting melody for English horn. It is one of the most beautiful melodies ever composed.

Pepe Romero Returns

Terrace Theater, Long Beach Performing Arts Center

We open with Chabrier’s España, a lively orchestral showpiece bursting with the spirit of Spanish dance rhythms — all inspired by the composer’s own travels through Spain.

Orchestra Concert 4 - Spanish Legends

First Church OKC

Spanish music has an atmosphere of its own which Manuel de Falla captured in concert works better than anyone else. His music for Serge Diaghilev’s ballet The Three Cornered Hat thrusts bright colours, crisp rhythms and harmonic panache up against one another and here sets up an evening of Spain-inspired works to include red-hot music by Falla, Rodrigo’s fragrant guitar concerto and pieces by French composers Bizet and Massenet who couldn’t resist the allures of the impassioned dances and folk songs south of the border. Guest conductor from Spain Antonio Méndez leads the orchestra with superstar guitarist MILOŠ for company.

Spanish Nights with MILOŠ

University of Oxford

MSM Symphony Orchestra and MSM Opera Theatre present Opera in Concert

Manhattan School of Music

Season ticket V13 - Thibaut García - Roberto González-Monjas

Opera House, A Coruña

1812 Overture!

The Smith Center for the Performing Arts

This concert, in the form of a musical tour of Europe, begins in Italy with the Preludio sinfonico, which Puccini composed while studying at the Milan Conservatory. This visionary and spirited score heralds future masterpieces. Pablo Sainz-Villegas, one of the greatest guitarists of our time, continues the journey in Spain with Rodrigo's famous Concierto de Aranjuez.

La Saint-Valentin avec Roméo et Juliette

Grand Théâtre de Québec

Symphony concert meets dance floor: Poulenc's Dance Suite, composed for the Ballets Russes, transports its audience to the vibrant atmosphere of 1920s salons. In the ballet "Petrushka," puppetry meets the reality of deadly jealousy, a theme explored by Stravinsky's music with subtle irony and Russian folk dances. The exceptional young guitarist Laura Lootens performs Joaquín Rodigo's popular Guitar Concerto, which transformed its blind composer into a Spanish cultural ambassador and national hero. Chin-Chao Lin, principal conductor of the Klagenfurt City Theatre, returns to Wiesbaden for this concert.

4th Symphony Concert: Petrushka

Hessisches Staatstheater Wiesbaden

Marin Alsop conducts three of the most popular works in the orchestral repertoire in this space-themed concert for all the family.  

John Williams is arguably the greatest film music composer of all time, with 26 Grammys and 5 Oscars in his bulging trophy cabinet. He wrote the unforgettable music for all nine Star Wars films. The Suite brings together many of the best bits, including the swashbuckling main theme and Darth Vader’s menacing ‘Imperial March’.  

Marin Alsop conducts Star Wars and The Planets

Southbank Centre

A vibrant celebration of Spanish and Latin music that will transport you to the heart of culture and rhythm. Experience the fiery passion of Chabrier’s España, the sultry elegance of Márquez’s Danzón No. 2, and the soulful Concierto de Aranjuez with Grammy-award winning guest artist Sharon Isbin on guitar. It will be hard to stay off your feet with a spirited Suite from the animated feature Coco!

Viva Venice!

Venice High School

Music, like no other art form, reflects the true variety of Hispanic culture. Join the Owensboro Symphony for a celebration of the rich cultural impact of Latin American and Hispanic composers. This exciting concert features Grammy winning classical guitarist Sharon Isbin hailed by the Boston Globe as “One of the best guitarists in the world.” and the lively Espana by Chabrier, Marquez’s Danzón No. 2, Concierto de Aranjuez, El amor brujo: Ritual Fire Dance, Huapango, music from Coco, and Capriccio espagnol.

¡Vamos a la Sinfonía!

Kentucky Wesleyan College

As tradition dictates, the Antwerp Symphony Orchestra rings in the New Year with a musical journey to Vienna. For 2026, the celebration begins in Spain, with guitarist Juan Manuel Cañizares performing Joaquín Rodrigo’s melancholic Concierto de Aranjuez, a jewel of the classical guitar repertoire. Manuel de Falla’s vibrant Spanish folk dances follow, setting the stage for a Viennese festivity. Then the Viennese party really erupts, because waltzes and polkas and Johann Strauss Jr.: this belongs to New Year as much as fireworks and bubbles!

New Year's Concert in Hasselt

Cultuurcentrum Hasselt

Spending the New Year in Spain? Yes! But which one? Here are three, presented by Yutaka Sado and the National: the idealized one, of a Capriccio made to "shine with the virtuosity of its orchestral coloring," says Rimsky-Korsakov, that musician "of the starry night and the golden sun" admired by Vladimir Jankélévitch; the other, more earthy and bloody, of Bizet and Carmen ; finally, between the fragrances of magnolias, the song of birds and the trickling of fountains, that of Rodrigo and his Concerto under the fingers of Thibaut Garcia.

The Grand Tour: Dijon

Archipelago Theatre

Dijon Opera

Grain Market

Maison de la culture de Grenoble

Olympia Theater Arcachon

Salins Theater

Théâtre Molière Sète National Stage and the Bassin de Thau

Aranjuez Concerto / Thibaut Garcia

Maison de la Radio et de la Musique

Cycle Two: Echoes Of Triumph

St Andrew's Presbyterian Church Arizona

DesertView Performing Arts Center

Europalia españa is a celebration, and this concert by the Antwerp Symphony Orchestra is no exception. Under the baton of Juanjo Mena, with cellist Asier Polo and mezzo-soprano Lidia Vinyes Curtis, you’re invited to bask in the warmth of southern music. Rodrigo’s Concierto in modo galante conjures the charm of old Spain, while Sánchez- Verdú’s world premiere, inspired by the songbook of Joanna of Castile and Philip the Handsome, bridges Spain and Flanders musically. The evening concludes on an intimate and romantic note with Schumann.

Andris Nelsons and the Gewandhausorchester Leipzig

Queen Elisabeth Hall

The Stanford Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Paul Phillips, presents their 2025 Fall Concert program from the main stage of Bing Concert Hall featuring guitarist Eric Wang ('26), 2025 Concerto Competition Winner.

Stanford Symphony Orchestra: A Premiere, An Anniversary, and Spanish Favorites

Stanford University

Step into an intimate evening of music by candlelight at the Pennfield Performing Arts Center. The evocative Concierto de Aranjuez takes center stage in this enchanting concert highlighting guitar and viola. Seating is limited—secure your tickets now for an experience like no other!

Symphony 2: Candlelight Serenade

Pennfield Performing Arts Center

Rodrigo’s captivating portrait of the royal palace and gardens near Madrid features guitarist Pablo Sáinz-Villegas, who, in his 2019 CSO appearance, “immediately dusted away the clichés, thanks to the sheen of his tone and the nobility of his rhythms” (Chicago Tribune). Riccardo Muti conducts Brahms’ Fourth Symphony, which blends warmth and poignant anguish with a tempest of a finale.

Muti & Sáinz-Villegas

Chicago Symphony Orchestra

“Klassikatähed” (Rising Stars of Classics) is more than just a competition, it’s an extraordinary journey for young musicians. It’s a rollercoaster of emotions, from the exhilarating highs to the nail-biting tension. But above all, it’s an experience that forges lifelong friendships. While circumstances of recent years have created some challenges, the journey of these gifted young artists is now back on your television screens.

Klassikatähed 2025 gala concert

Estonia Concert Hall

Vanemuise kontserdimaja

KONTRAST - Folkehuset Absalon

Folkehuset Absalon

The Stanford Symphony Orchestra and Stanford Wind Symphony team up to present the annual Halloween Concert in Dinkelspiel Auditorium with a dramatic program of repertoire appropriate for the season.

2025 Halloween Concert

Auburn Symphony’s season begins with This Beautiful Earth, a program that embraces music’s deep connection to nature and culture. Gabriela Lena Frank’s Elegía Andina reflects on her diverse heritage with lush, folk-inspired melodies, while Joaquín Rodrigo’s Concierto de Aranjuez transports listeners to the gardens of Spain with its breathtaking lyricism. Internationally acclaimed guitarist JIJI, praised for her “mesmerizing” performances (The Washington Post), brings her extraordinary artistry to this timeless masterpiece. The concert concludes with Mendelssohn’s Italian Symphony, a radiant and high-spirited work capturing the warmth and energy of sunlit landscapes.

This Beautiful Earth

Auburn High School

The 2025–2026 MasterWorks season begins in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month with a program rooted in cultural exchange, classical tradition, and artistic dialogue—an ideal starting point for Where Our Stories Meet.

MasterWorks I: Six Strings & A Symphony

Zimmermann Symphony Center

Fiesta de la Musica: A Hispanic Celebration

Julie Rogers Theatre

The 8th annual San Francisco International piano Festival concludes with a celebration of Maurice Ravel's Basque heritage and inimitable mastery of Spanish musical color. Born to a Swiss father and Basque mother, Ravel thought of himself as more Basque than French, though he spent his entire life in France. Throughout his musical career, he championed folk and popular music from various traditions, and his music in Spanish style forms a significant part of his output.

Festival Finale: Maurizio

Old First Presbyterian Church

The 105th Holiday Afternoon Concert

Tokyo Opera City Tower

Prominent visit to Güstrow: The LJO performs with the Vienna Philharmonic’s principal harpist Anneleen Lenaerts.

The Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania State Youth Orchestra

Ernst-Barlach-Theater

A southern flair pervades the Rheingau region – and for good reason: This year, we're dedicating a special focus to the land of passionate guitar sounds. As one of the most important Spanish composers of our time and the guitar's most important advocate, Joaquín Rodrigo, with his "Concierto de Aranjuez," the epitome of the guitar concerto, is a must. At the Kurhaus Wiesbaden, we're preparing a concert fiesta for the great composer, just as he would have loved it – performed by the country's young musical talent, the Joven Orquesta Nacional de España, and Thibaut Garcia, hailed by the press as the "new face of the classical guitar." Strong words! But anyone who has experienced the soulful playing of this year's featured artist will wholeheartedly agree.

Thibaut Garcia, guitar Joven Orquesta Nacional de España Nuno Coelho, conductor

Friedrich-von-Thiersch-Saal

Your Spanish adventure starts here! After Turina’s evocation of the sun and the limitless blue sky, South Korean guitarist JIJI plays Rodrigo’s evergreen concerto, much loved for its ravishing slow movement.

Spanish Rhythms

Auckland Town Hall

If you are booking tickets on the day of the concert, online ticket sales may have already closed, but tickets will be available on the door. The box office opens 30 mins before the performance.

Nsso July Concert 2025

Shore School

Award-winning guitarist Thibaut Garcia will be appearing in the "Summer of Music" for the fourth time in a row this year—this time as one of the featured artists at this year's Rheingau Music Festival. Dubbed "one of the most promising young guitarists of our time" by the trade press, he is now an established artist on the major stages of the world's most renowned concert halls and a true connoisseur's tip for all guitar fans in the Rheingau. This summer, the exceptional guitarist will whisk his audience away to Spain, a country whose musical heritage is closely linked to guitar music, with a lovingly crafted solo program. Highlighted in this year's country focus, this program offers a wide array of musical treasures.

Thibaut Garcia, guitar

Eberbach Abbey

In this enchanting program, French conductor Stéphane Denève and Spanish guitarist Pablo Sáinz-Villegas make an indelible connection with romance and Spanish dances. Berlioz’s most famous work, his Symphonie fantastique, conjures up a dark tale of love and madness, while Rodrigo’s virtuosic Fantasía para un gentilhombre is a boldly exuberant, brilliantly colored work—the perfect showcase for a soloist who has "ascended to the upper echelon of successful classical guitarists." (acousticguitar.com)

Berlioz Symphonie fantastique

Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater

The Oklahoma Chamber Symphony partners with the Celedonio Romero Guitar Institute for a landmark event: the first-ever guitar concerto masterclass with full orchestra at the Leyenda Convention. Participants from around the world will perform Vivaldi’s and Rodrigo’s most celebrated guitar concertos, marking their orchestral solo debuts.

Romero Institute Rodrigo Concert

Oklahoma City University

June 2025 Concert

Eccles Town Hall

Open-air concert

Marktplatz, Hilchenbach

Summer Concert

Bürgerhaus am Markt

Aula des Gymnasiums

Principal Guest Conductor Andrew Manze offers music telling of three very different places: rural Sweden, royal Spain and imperial Vienna. At its heart – perhaps the most famous piece ever written for guitar – Rodrigo’s Concierto de Aranjuez. It was inspired by the palace and gardens as Rodrigo – blind from birth – experienced them: through touch, floral scents and the sounds of birdsong and fountains.

SCO at East Neuk Festival: Opening Concert

Bowhouse

Grab your passport and join us for our season’s grand finale in Spain. Rodrigo’s Concierto de Aranjuez, by far his best-known work, cemented his reputation as one of Spain’s most significant composers.

We’ll also view the Iberian Peninsula through the lens of two visiting composers, Ravel (France) and Rimsky-Korsakov (Russian), and hear how each portrayed Spanish music through their distinct writing styles.

España

California Theatre

Celebrate the music of the United States and Spain with works by United States composer Copland and Spanish composer Rodrigo. Come explore the vibrant landscape of Spain as world-renowned guitarist Pablo Sáinz Villegas shares his unbridled passion for his homeland in Rodrigo’s      Fantasía para un Gentilhombre. The journey concludes with Copland’s Third Symphony, offering an emotional journey from the uneasy tranquility of the opening movement to the heroic optimism of the finale.

Pablo Returns and Copland’s Third Symphony

Willson Auditorium

LSO welcomes virtuosic and mesmerizing guitarist JIJI to transport the listeners to springtime in the gardens of Spain with Joaquín Rodrigo’s Concierto de Aranjuez. JIJI will also perform light, beloved, a concerto written especially for her in 2018 by Natalie Dietterich. Following intermission, LSO performs Brahms’ beautiful Symphony No. 4, his final symphony which is at once complex and succinct, elegant and full of heart.

Light & Renewal

University of Nebraska - Lincoln

**Guitar & Gin at Winspear Centre: A Night with the ESO**

Join us for an unforgettable evening of music and spirits at the Winspear Centre on Friday, May 9, 2025, at 8:00 PM, as we present "Guitar & Gin." This unique concert, conducted by the talented Michael Christie, is part of our ESO Pairings series, brought to you by Tumbler & Rocks.

**About the Concert:**

Experience the magic of classical music with a performance by the brilliant guitarist Jason Vieaux. The night will feature an animated and vigorous work by Spanish composer Rodrigo, alongside Smetana’s popular piece, The Moldau, which beautifully depicts the scenic river in the composer’s homeland. 

ESO Pairings are specially curated concerts designed to make classical music accessible and enjoyable for everyone. These short and sweet performances come with no intermission, making for a perfect introduction to the orchestra. Our knowledgeable conductors will guide you through the musical journey, sharing the stories behind the scores and their composers. Plus, your ticket includes one free food or beverage item, enhancing your experience.

**Program Highlights:**

- Rodrigo's Concierto de Aranjuez
- Smetana's The Moldau

Please note, the program is subject to change.

**Featured Artists:**

- Michael Christie, Conductor (ESO Debut)
- Jason Vieaux, Guitar

**Important Dates:**

- Renewal Deadline: May 1, 2024 (For current subscribers to keep preferred seats)
- Subscriber Presale: July 17, 2024, at 10:00 AM
- Public Onsale: July 24, 2024, at 10:00 AM

**Additional Information:**

The Winspear Centre and Edmonton Symphony Orchestra are proud to acknowledge that we are on Treaty 6 Territory, a traditional meeting ground for many Indigenous Peoples. We honor the rich artistic and musical traditions of the Indigenous communities that call this land home.

**Child Policy:** Please note, children 3 years of age and under will not be admitted.

**Box Office Information:**

- Hours: Monday to Friday, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM (Closed on Saturday & Sunday)
- Phone: 780.428.1414
- Email: box.officewinspearcentre.com

For those looking to experience classical music in a new and exciting way, "Guitar & Gin" promises an evening of exceptional performances and delightful pairings. Don't miss your chance to be part of this special event at the Winspear Centre.

Guitar & Gin

Winspear Centre

A fantastic program with five CMS Artists centered around Spanish influences: Jessica Rivera, soprano — Soyeon Kate Lee, piano — Kristin Lee, violin — Clive Greensmith, cello — Jason Vieaux, guitar. Spend a musical afternoon in Spain, with enchanting colors, rhythms, and textures, beautifully expressed in piano trios of Arbós and Turina, and vocal works by Falla, Rodrigo, and Obradors, the texts of which beautifully express the flair and passion of the Spanish language. The combination of the guitar’s intoxicating sounds, the language’s seductive tones, and the vivid style illustrate the richness of this culture.

Spanish Journey

Seventh-day Adventist Church

The identity and flair of Spanish culture shine through in the sonic worlds of these impassioned works. An eclectic cast of artists, including guitar virtuoso Jason Vieaux, combine the guitar’s intoxicating sounds, the Spanish language’s seductive tones, and the trios’ vivid style to illustrate the many colors of Spain.

Crown Point Venues

For the Olympia Symphony‘s season finale, we are thrilled to present the world-renowned guitarist Petrit Çeku from Europe, performing the iconic Concierto de Aranjuez by Joaquín Rodrigo. Experience the mesmerizing beauty of this masterpiece as Çeku brings his exceptional talent to the stage. And prepare for a unique and exhilarating rendition of Holst’s The Planets. This orchestral suite promises to transport you through cosmic realms with its majestic and evocative movements, presented in a way that will redefine your experience of this timeless work.

Olympia Symphony Orchestra: New Frontiers

Washington Center Main Stage

For the Olympia Symphony's season finale, we are thrilled to present the world-renowned guitarist Petrit Çeku from Europe, performing the iconic Concierto de Aranjuez by Joaquín Rodrigo. Experience the mesmerizing beauty of this masterpiece as Çeku brings his exceptional talent to the stage. And prepare for a unique and exhilarating rendition of Holst's The Planets. This orchestral suite promises to transport you through cosmic realms with its majestic and evocative movements, presented in a way that will redefine your experience of this timeless work.

New Frontiers

Washington Center for the Performing Arts

Heroic Guitar

The Palace Theatre Greensburg

An epic fanfare popularized by the film 2001: A Space Odyssey opens this program inspired by flight, celestial bodies, and the boundlessness of the human spirit. The Weidner Philharmonic takes to the skies to conclude our season with a special appearance by the Youth Symphony at St. Norbert College

Weidner Philharmonic The Sky Is Not The Limit

The Weidner

Take a trip with the Charleston Symphony through lush Spanish musical themes via Rimsky-Korsakov and Joaquín Rodrigo, with a detour to Austria for Brahms’ inviting and intricate Symphony No. 2. Conductor José Luis Gomez returns to the podium with Grammy nominated guitarist Mak Grgic for the CSO’s final Masterworks concert of the 2024-2025 season.

Brahms’ Symphony No. 2

Gaillard Center

Departmental Recitals showcase performance departments through its students. Featuring various students and repertoire, and curated by the faculty, performances in this recital highlight SFCM programs and the wide range of study.

Joaquín Rodrigo

Events

Upcoming events

Nov 27, 2026

Chineke! Orchestra: Hailstork + After Dark · Southbank Centre

16 - 17 Jan, 2027

Mendelssohn, Rodrigo, & Morricone · ProMusica Chamber Orchestra

Jan 31, 2027

Guitar Recital · Palermo Classica

Feb 15, 2027

Munich Symphony Orchestra: Spanish Night · Gasteig HP8

Feb 20, 2027

Music from the Heart · Folsom Lake Symphony

Past events

Oct 24, 2026

Robert Wang, Guitar · Downey Symphony Orchestra

Oct 14, 2026

Lisette Oropesa · Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia

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