Concerts, classes, and book launch mark II International Chamber Music Encounter

Asunción is currently the vibrant center for the II International Chamber Music Encounter, an academic and artistic event running until July 9. This significant gathering unites distinguished maestros from Spain, Italy, Brazil, Costa Rica, and Paraguay alongside emerging young musicians and students from across Paraguay.

Organized by the Shostakovich Conservatory of Music and recognized for its Cultural Interest by the National Secretariat of Culture, the encounter aims to bolster musical education and foster artistic exchange within the realm of chamber music. Participants are immersed in a week of intensive learning, engaging in masterclasses, rehearsals, workshops, conferences, and concerts. This direct interaction with international virtuosos creates invaluable opportunities for collaboration among musicians.

The event boasts the participation of renowned masters such as Rafael Sanz-Espert, Natalia Montañés, Corrado Bolsi, Edson Beltrami, and Alexis Morales. They are actively mentoring Paraguayan students in activities open to both the academic community and the general public interested in classical and chamber music.

Key activities include the launch of the book "Ritmología" by maestro Rafael Sanz-Espert on July 7, offering specialized insights into rhythm and musical practice. The following day, July 8, will feature a concert by the participating students, showcasing their progress and culminating in certificate awards. The encounter will conclude on July 9 with the 5th Season Concert of the National Congress Symphony Orchestra, conducted by maestros Sanz-Espert and Montañés.