Concerts

Whilst Claude Debussy (1862-1918) never set foot on Spanish soil, Iberia provided the inspiration for some of his greatest works; indeed, he did more than perhaps any other foreign composer to construct a musical picture of Spain in the imagination of international audiences. Manuel de Falla claimed that the Frenchman’s evocations of Spain - which he described as being ‘en español’ rather than ‘à l’espagnole’ - were the most accurate ever composed up to then. To mark Debussy's centenary, join us for an evening of sumptuous French and Spanish classics performed by soloists from Talent Unlimited. The programme features a selection of Debussy's Spanish-themed chamber works alongside others by several of his Spanish contemporaries and collaborators such as Falla, Rodrigo, Nín, Mompou and Turina. Part of our new Young Performer's Platform, this collaboration with Talent Unlimited - a visionary UK charity supporting the nurturing of young professional talent in classical music - aims to showcase Luso/Hispanic young performers based in the UK, as well as introducing Iberican repertoire to the next generation of non-native musicians.

The event includes a pre-concert talk by Chris Collins (University of Bangor): ‘Música hecha en español’: Falla on Debussy

SNEAK PEEK! Video clip of guitarist Emre Gokalp

Presented by ILAMS and the Instituto Cervantes as part of Echoes Festival 2018 in collaboration with, Talent Unlimited and the Institute of Modern Languages Research and the Open World Research Initiative (OWRI), Cross-Language Dynamics: Reshaping Community, Translingual Strand, with the kind support of Wines from Spain. Programme curated by Helen Glaisher-Hernández.​

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PLUS Ticket includes a complimentary glass of Spanish wine!​

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'Exquisite.' The New York Times​

Named after Manuel Quiroga, one of the most outstanding instrumentalists of Spanish music history, the Quiroga Quartet have established themselves as one of the most dynamic and unique quartets of their generation, winning international acclaim from critics and audiences alike for their distinctive personality as well as their bold and original approach to the string quartet repertoire. 

The Quartet’s programme offers the chance to hear music by the 'Spanish Mozart', Juan Cristóstomo de Arriaga, Argentina’s most important 20th-century composer, Alberto Ginastera, and contemporary Spanish composer, Cristóbal Halffter who has, amongst many things, been awarded Spain’s highest award for composition.

​Quiroga Quartet string quartet

Presented by ILAMS and the Instituto Cervantes in collaboration with Eaton Square Concerts and the CNDM as part of Echoes Festival 2018 and the Europa Project, under the patronage of H.E. the Spanish Ambassador

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'Barozzi's guitar is an extension of his musical heart...' Diario Popular

Darío Barozzi is an artist who defies categorisation. His music exists happily at the intersection between the classical and the popular, moving seamlessly between art music, tango, folk and free improvisation. At the forefront of the newest generation of Argentine guitarists, Barozzi’s interpretations and original compositions combine fresh contemporaneity with a profound, native knowledge of Argentine musical traditions and a compelling brand of refined swing. Making his UK debut, Barozzi is joined by special guest, pre-eminent Cuban flautist, José Zalba-Smith with an eclectic programme exploring the many facets of the Argentine guitar, including a rare opportunity to hear an especially authentic rendition of Astor Piazzolla’s Histoire du tango.

Darío Barozzi guitar | José Zalba-Smith flute​

SNEAK PEEK! Video clip of Darío Barozzi performing with Vitillo Abalos

Presented by ILAMS and the Instituto Cervantes as part of Echoes Festival 2018 in collaboration with the Guitarrísimo Series and the Cinema Museum

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'Cruz Montero plays everything with beauty and grace. A lovely disc—don’t miss it.' American Record Guide

The young, beguiling Cuban pianist, Yamilé Cruz Montero, makes her UK solo debut with the launch of her first album on the Grand Piano label, Piano cubano. The recital features a programme of composers from her homeland, including music by three centennial Cuban composers for 2018: José White, Harold Gramatges and Argeliers León.

Yamilé Cruz Montero piano

SNEAK PEEK! Piano cubano album teaser video clip

Presented by ILAMS and the Instituto Cervantes as part of Echoes Festival 2018 in collaboration with Schott Music, with the kind support of Wines from Spain

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PLUS Ticket includes a complimentary glass of Spanish wine!​

BOOKINGS 0800 411 8881 (lines open 24/7) | echoesfestival.co.uk

The UK's first and only annual Festival of Latin classical music is back in London this Autumn! Banish those Autumn blues and let yourself be carried away to the sunnier climes of Iberia and Latin America at Echoes Festival 2018, as we bring you some sizzling music performed by the hottest talent in Latin classical.

​Echoes Festival was launched in 2016 as the new flagship project of ILAMS (the Iberian and Latin American Music Society), in collaboration with the Cervantes Institute. Now in its third year, the Festival has brought unique classical Iberican programming to some of London's most prestigious venues, whilst providing a platform to some of the most authentic and illustrious voices within Latin classical music today.

​In 2018 there is much to celebrate: the 400th anniversary of Catalan composer Joan Cererols, the 150th anniversary of Portuguese composer Vianna da Motta, and the centenaries of Cuban composers José White, Harold Gramatges and Argeliers León, as well as that of French composer Claude Debussy, for whom Spain provided an important muse. Echoes Festival 2018 has something for everyone: whether you're into Early music or contemporary composers; choral repertoire or piano concerts; or whether you're interested in exploring the more serious reaches of the repertoire or you just want to indulge your lighter side...

This year there are also more ways to get involved: babies and toddlers can enjoy our new Bilingual Beats musical Spanish class; whilst amateur singers can take part in two different workshops. We're also excited that the Festival is, for the first time, branching out into the North, with two concerts in Manchester to allow even more people to attend the Festival.

We can't wait to see you there!

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