What is performed
The concert «Manuel de Falla, Between Influence and Creation» presents a programme exploring the musical legacy of the composer on his 150th anniversary. According to Palau de la Música, the repertoire includes Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 by Johann Sebastian Bach, Sonata in B minor by Domenico Scarlatti, and contemporary works such as Las ínsulas extrañas by the concert’s conductor, José María Sánchez-Verdú. The programme concludes with Concerto for Harpsichord by Manuel de Falla, composed in 1926 for chamber ensemble.
Who performs
The ensemble features internationally renowned soloists: Miguel Colom (violin), Fernando Arias (cello), Álvaro Octavio (flute), Ángel Luis Sánchez (oboe), Pablo Barragán (clarinet), and Benjamin Alard (harpsichord), one of the most distinguished interpreters of Baroque repertoire. The concert is conducted by José María Sánchez-Verdú, a Spanish composer and conductor known for blending tradition and avant-garde.
Programme and duration
The concert lasts approximately 90 minutes without intermission and includes six works:
- Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 in D major (Bach).
- Harpsichord Sonata in B minor, K87 (Scarlatti).
- Las ínsulas extrañas (Sánchez-Verdú).
- De los álamos vengo, madre (Vásquez/Sánchez-Verdú).
- Tantum ergo (Victoria/Sánchez-Verdú).
- Concerto for Harpsichord (Falla).
Event context
This concert is part of the Cambra al Palau series and the XII International Film Music Congress, which in 2026 commemorates the legacy of Manuel de Falla. Harpsichordist Benjamin Alard previously participated in another tribute to the composer on 2 November, as part of the same season.
Find out how to get there on the Palau de la Música venue page.
