San Juan Bautista vibrates with unforgettable night dedicated to Mangoré's music

San Juan Bautista, Misiones, pulsed with the rhythm of music during the second and final night of the International Guitar Festival Agustín Barrios. The event, held at the Agustín Pío Barrios Auditorium, celebrated the legacy of the renowned Paraguayan guitarist.

Paraguayan artists Mbaraka Trío, composed of Rodrigo Benítez, José Carlos Cabrera, and Favio Rodríguez, opened the evening. They performed several of Mangoré's (Agustín Pío Barrios) iconic pieces, such as "Caazapá," "Ha che valle," "Danza Paraguaya," and "Allegro Solemne (La Catedral)." The trio also presented "Renacer" by Óscar Cardozo Ocampo, earning a standing ovation and an encore.

Closing the festival was Cuban guitarist Alí Arango, who resides in Spain. Arango, a longtime admirer of Barrios' work, expressed his deep emotion at performing in the guitarist's hometown. "Being here means so much. To be in the land where Agustín Barrios Mangoré was born, because I am a great admirer of his. Since childhood I have played his music and I have always felt a very special connection with his work. It is a true honor to be here," he stated.

Arango's performance included Barrios' "Vals N.º 3, Op. 8," "Vals N.º 4, Op. 8," and "El Último Trémolo." He also played his own composition "Opfergabe" and other notable works. The audience's enthusiastic applause led him back to the stage for a final encore, where he performed Barrios' beloved "Las Abejas."