San Pedro Alcántara to host sixth international classical music festival from 22 to 25 October

San Pedro Alcántara will hold the sixth edition of its international classical music festival from 22 to 25 October, according to Diario Sur. Nine musicians will take part in four concerts, with a different act each evening.

The festival has grown with every edition. Over its six years in San Pedro, it has supported more than 90 musicians, according to its organiser.

Opportunities for Spanish artists

The organiser said the current aim is to give opportunities to Spanish performers, many of them based in Andalusian cities such as Seville, Granada and Málaga. These artists need platforms to showcase their work and build their careers, he said, particularly after the difficulties the cultural sector went through during the pandemic.

The organiser thanked San Pedro’s deputy mayor’s office and the town hall’s foreign residents department for their help. He also highlighted how culture can bring together people of different nationalities.

Kevin Birtles, representing Skybound, stressed the importance of backing cultural initiatives that enrich the Costa del Sol’s offering. He added that support for the festival has allowed artists who might not otherwise have had the chance to reach a wider audience.

The programme

The line-up is as follows:

• 22 October: DUALIST, the piano duo of Manuel Juan Díaz and Francisco Javier Cubero, playing four hands.
• 23 October: Dúo Ambience, with violinist Nicolae Ciocan and pianist Álvaro San Bartolomé.
• 24 October: concert pianist Antonio Ortiz.
• 25 October: Con Fuoco String Quartet.

Concerts start at 19.30 and finish before 21.00, so audiences can still enjoy San Pedro’s restaurants and nightlife afterwards. Before each performance, a complimentary cava reception will be held at 18.45 on the esplanade outside the theatre.

Source: Diario Sur