About this Event
(SYMT) is the flagship music program of the Cultural Office of the Embassy of Spain in Washington, D.C., launched in 2022. Created to support and elevate the careers of emerging Spanish musicians, SYMT fosters artistic exchange and professional growth through collaborations with leading U.S. music schools, universities, and festivals.
More than just a performance opportunity, SYMT offers a comprehensive international experience. Participating musicians take part in a dynamic array of complementary activities —including masterclasses, lectures, workshops, and networking events— designed to expand their artistic vision and build meaningful professional connections.
All featured artists are under the age of 33 and winners of the prestigious national award from Juventudes Musicales de España, a distinction that recognizes outstanding young musical talent.
Program: Ensueño
- Johann Kaspar Mertz (1806 –1856): 3 Morceaux, Op. 65, Fantaisie Hongroise.
- Fernando Sor (1778 – 1839): Fantaisie et Variations Brillantes, Op. 30
- Fernando Sor (1778 – 1839): Six petites pieces, Op.5. Nº5 – Andante Largo
- Napoléon Coste (1805 – 1883): Le Départ, Fantaisie Dramatique, Op. 31
- Mauro Giuliani (1781 – 1829): Rossiniana Nº1, Op. 119
The power of imagination that springs from human beings is capable of creating fascinating realities. When this flow of energy is released, the result can evoke episodes of unparalleled brilliance and lucidity, in the dreamlike search for catharsis. In the field of music, it is difficult to conceive of a historical period in which imagination and dreaminess were taken up as a banner and symbol to a greater extent than in Romanticism. Genres such as fantasy, nocturne, and musical poem speak of music as a transition between the earthly and the spiritual, between the mundane and the celestial.
Internationally acclaimed guitarist Luis Alejandro García presents a repertoire full of beauty, fantasy and dreams. The listener will be transported back to Romanticism through compositions by Fernando Sor, Napoléon Coste, Johann Kaspar Mertz, and Mauro Giuliani, in which reverie is always the fundamental premise.
Luis Alejandro García
Luis Alejandro García has been praised by international critics as “an extraordinary musical storyteller” (L'Arena di Verona), and is one of the most acclaimed Spanish guitarists of his generation, as evidenced by his more than 40 international awards won in cities such as Paris, Viseu, Luxembourg, Koblenz, Gemona del Friuli, Barcelona, and Madrid.
His career continues to grow, leading him to debut in such prestigious venues as the Musikverein in Vienna, the Palau de la Música Catalana, the Alfredo Kraus Auditorium, and the Teatro Monumental. His tours have taken him to countries in Europe, Africa, and America, where he has given hundreds of recitals. He has also performed as a soloist with orchestras such as the ORTVE, the R.O. Baden-Württenberg, the OFGC, and the OS del Vallès, under conductors such as Karel Mark Chichon, Oliver Diaz, and Xavier Puig. He has made numerous recordings and is a member of the chamber music groups Canary Guitar Quartet and Dalek Dúo, which have been awarded the Melómano de Oro prize for their recent recordings.
His upcoming engagements include tours of various locations in Spain, Slovenia, France, the United States, Mexico, and Argentina. He holds a degree in Guitar from the CSMC with honors, as well as a degree in Musicology with the Extraordinary End of Degree Award. He completed his master's degree with honors at the Esmuc in Barcelona, under the tutelage of Àlex Garrobé. Luis Alejandro García plays guitars made by Vicente Carrillo and strings by Knobloch Strings.
Important Information
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- Seating is available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
- Doors open 20 minutes before posted showtime.
- Ticket holders will have access to the event while space is available. A reservation does not guarantee admission.
- No Late Seating, ticket holders may not be allowed to enter 15 minutes after posted showtime.
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How to get there:
The best way to arrive is by public transportation. The closest Metro station is Columbia Heights (Green line). Limited metered and two-hour zoned parking is available in the surrounding neighborhoods. Public parking garage is available at DC USA Shopping Mall (Columbia Heights Metro Station).
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Spanish Cultural Center - Embassy of Spain, 2801 16th Street Northwest, Washington, United States
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