Closing Concert of the Ensems 2026 Festival
The Ensems Festival, dedicated to contemporary music, will close its symphonic programme on 25 September 2026 with a concert at the Sala José Iturbi in Palau de la Música. The Orquestra de València, under the baton of Josep Planells, will feature guitarist Ausiàs Parejo as soloist in a programme titled «Room of light». This event is part of the 48th edition of the festival, organised by the Generalitat Valenciana and running from 17 to 27 September across various venues in Valencia.
The concert, with free admission, aligns with Ensems’ artistic focus on contemporary creation and sonic experimentation. While the full repertoire has not been detailed in official sources, the combination of guitar and orchestra suggests a focus on works exploring new musical languages. Tickets can be obtained via the Palau de la Música ticketing website, where access conditions are also specified.
For more details on venue rules or access, check the Palau de la Música venue page.
Programme and Context
The Ensems Festival, one of Spain’s most significant contemporary music events, presents 11 days of programming in this edition, featuring concerts, workshops, and activities across the city. The concert on 25 September will be the second of two symphonic events at Palau de la Música, following the performance by the Banda Sinfónica Municipal de València the previous day.
Ausiàs Parejo, a guitarist renowned for his interpretations of modern music, and Josep Planells, a conductor with extensive experience in contemporary repertoires, will lead this concert, promising a fitting finale to the festival’s symphonic section. The Orquestra de València, founded in 1943, is one of the most prestigious ensembles in the Valencian Community and regularly collaborates with Ensems to promote new musical proposals.
To learn more about the festival, its history, or the full programme, visit the official Ensems website.
