• Tribute to Astor Piazzola | Saturday Classics
    23 Nov 24
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    Tribute to Astor Piazzola | Saturday Classics


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    Beyond its spectacular collection of contemporary figurative painting, the European Museum of Modern Art (MEAM) programs a large number of activities and initiatives. One of them is the classical music series that it programs every Saturday afternoon.

    On this occasion we will have the artists: 

    • Rafael Dengra, violin. 
    • Fedor Veselov, piano.

    MUSIC BY: Astor Piazzola

    The program offered today by these experienced musicians is entirely dedicated to Astor Piazzola, with the intention of paying a commemorative tribute to this important Argentine composer recognized worldwide. A selection of the composer's best-known works such as "Adiós nonino", "Libertango" or "Verano Porteño". With pieces that have been reviewed and arranged by the musicians themselves. 

    Rafael Dengra, born in Buenos Aires, began his studies with violinist Alejandro Elijovich. In Barcelona he studied with the prestigious violinist Ala Voronkova. Graduated by the Conservatori del Liceu in 1997 and winner of competitions such as Mitsubishi and Arjau. He performed in several countries as a concertino and as a soloist. In 2004, the composer Esteban Benzecry dedicated a solo concert to him, which he premiered on a tour of South America with the OCE. Winner for the concertino position of the Huelva Symphony Orchestra. He is currently a concertino for the Mediterranean Camerata, directed by Maestro Guerassim Voronkov.  Together with violinist Ala Voronkova, he is also a member of the Glinka Quartet and the Moz-Art Violin Dúo.



    Fedor Veselov, born in Saint Petersburg, before celebrating his 15th birthday, was already awarded in two national and international piano competitions. He studied at the Tchaikovsky Conservatory in Moscow with Professor and Honorary Artist Elisso Virssaladze. In 2010 he obtained the Higher University Degree in the specialties of solo pianist, accompanying pianist, piano teacher and chamber music. First prize in 2015 of the International Competition A. G. In 2017 she performed a concert with the Orquesta de RTVE at the Teatro Monumental in Madrid, which was broadcast live on Radio Nacional de España and La2. In September he recorded his first CD, with works by current Catalan composers.

    FAQ

    • All tickets include access to the exhibitions, to the concert and a complimentary glass of cava.
    • If there are no more tickets available on the website, they can be purchased at the museum box office depending on capacity availability. In this case, it is preferable to book in advance by calling 933195693 or by sending an email to taquillas@meam.es.
    • The locations have a number assigned according to the order of reservations. It will not be possible to make any change of location once the seats are assigned.
    • Access to the concert hall will take place from 5:50 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Once the concert has started, you will not be able to access the room.
    • The exhibition can be visited both before and after the concert, taking into account that the museum closes at 20:00.
    • The tour to the exhibitions lasts approximately 45 minutes.
    • It will be enough to have the voucher or reservation on the mobile and not print it.
    • The museum reserves the right to cancel the unpaid reservation 5 minutes before the start of the concert. For this reason, we recommend showing up at the box office 30 minutes in advance. 
    • In the case of tickets purchased in advance: After 6:00 p.m. it will not be possible to opt for a refund. If the user of the tickets has not communicated, before the concert, the delay or impossibility of attendance: these may be assigned to another user after 6:05 p.m.
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