Concert season at the Gijón Philharmonic Society

The season begins with strength, combining classical virtuosity with contemporary and charitable proposals that mark the city's cultural pulse.

The Gijón Philharmonic Society inaugurates its 2026-2027 season with an evening of virtuosity at the Teatro Jovellanos. Ensemble 4.70, under the direction of Yuri Zhislin, will perform a program that travels from the elegance of Mozart to the depth of Richard Strauss. It is a unique opportunity to enjoy a top-tier resident orchestra.

This recital fuses the rigor of classical music with the freedom of jazz, led by Daniel García and Pablo Martín Caminero. The duo project seeks to break boundaries and rediscover masterpieces through a fresh perspective. It is a creative musical experience that balances respect for the score with inspired improvisation.

The Oviedo Opera Foundation presents a multidisciplinary production that intertwines singing, theater, and dance to explore Shakespeare's influence. Directed by Lino V. Mallo, the show ranges from Elizabethan refinement to modernity. It is a visual and sonic proposal that transcends the conventional recital.

Celebrate Christmas with Vivaldi's 'Gloria', performed by Ensemble 4.70 under the direction of David Roldán. This concert has a strong charitable character, with proceeds going to the Association for Pediatric Palliative Care of Asturias. An evening full of joy and hope at the Teatro Jovellanos.

Pianist Franco Broggi and Ensemble 4.70 present a program of Pan-American aesthetics. Works by Villa-Lobos, Piazzolla, and the 'Andean Concerto' by Hugo Fernández-Languasco will be performed. Admission is free for Philharmonic members.

Canadian pianist Kevin Chen debuts in Gijón with a program that includes variations by Beethoven, Mendelssohn, and transcriptions by Liszt. The recital is part of the BEETHOVEN 2027 cycle and the Young Performers Cycle. Chen is recognized for his brilliant career in international competitions.

Alonso Cano and Aurelio Viribay explore Beethoven's vocal side, including Italian arias and folk songs. This event collaborates with the Poetry in Gijón Festival (POEX) and is part of the BEETHOVEN 2027 cycle. A proposal that unites music and words.

Peter Bruns and Annegret Kuttner perform Beethoven sonatas using the Carlo Tononi cello that belonged to Pau Casals. It is a historic occasion that connects the legacy of Casals with the Gijón Philharmonic. A unique event for string lovers.

Ensemble 4.70 explores the dialogue between strings and winds with works by Beethoven such as the Quintet Op. 29 and the Septet Op. 20. This program is part of the BEETHOVEN 2027 cycle. An opportunity to enjoy the versatility of the resident ensemble.

The Leipzig Quartet returns to offer a program on the evolution of the quartet with works by Haydn, Beethoven, and Mendelssohn. This concert is part of the BEETHOVEN 2027 cycle. A proposal of high technical and artistic level.