Presentation
Today the creation of musical works is undeniably at a
zenith, however there are still many composers who are not getting an
opportunity to present their works in public and consequently there
is very little likelihood that these works will ever be played regularly
in concert halls. The Avui:Música Festival was
created for the specific purpose of offering the public the opportunity of discovering and delighting in the musical creations of the
present day and those of the last century.
For the first edition the Festival has established a relationship with Hungary, a country with a long musical tradition where creators and
interpreters have long contributed to create a musical heritage of
international renown. The link with this country is through one of the most
currently significant Hungarian composers György Kurtág to whom we wish to pay special homage. His music reaches out into the essence
of sound with his very own and particular musical style, which differs from the
majority of music created in his time.
The music, the presence of Joan Guinjoan, the
Festival commissioned world-wide première of the work Inner
Changes by Agustí Charles and the
première of the work for marimba by Agustí Fernández are proof that
musical creativity in Catalonia is at a peak. There will also be the
opportunity to listen to the music of other composers from other countries like
Portugal, Mexico and Germany so the audience will be transported on a pleasant
trip through the fascinating world of the sounds of the present.
Montserrat Icart y Marta Bou
Artistic directors