The XXIV Early Music Festival in La Laguna brings together four concerts featuring historical instruments and works from the Venetian tradition, Bach's circle and the Age of Enlightenment. It is aimed at an audience wishing to experience Baroque and early music live in a historical setting. The programme features the flute, harpsichord, archlute, bassoon and fortepiano, as well as a matinee concert to round off the festival.
Alicia Hernández, Liana Llauger, Raquel García, Luis Martínez, Alfonso Sebastián, Hugo Rodríguez Arteaga, Mariia Kurtynina, Trov'Antiga
Convento Santo Domingo La Laguna, San Cristóbal de La Laguna · Get directions
The festival comprises four concerts on various dates in late October and early November at the Convento Santo Domingo in La Laguna. The programme spans a wide range, from Venetian music through Bach to the soundscapes of the Enlightenment, bringing together distinguished performers on period instruments.
The festival kicks off on Friday 23 October at 20:00 with 'Las hijas de Venecia: música de los Ospedali', featuring Alicia Hernández on the transverse flute, Liana Llauger on the archlute and Raquel García on the harpsichord and organetto. This will be followed on Saturday 24 October at 20:00 by 'Bach & Sons', featuring Luis Martínez on the flute and Alfonso Sebastián on the harpsichord.
On Saturday, 31 October, 'Musas de la Ilustración' begins at 20:00, featuring Hugo Rodríguez Arteaga on the bassoon and Mariia Kurtynina on the fortepiano. The series concludes on Sunday, 1 November, at 12 noon with a matinee concert by Trov'Antiga.
The concerts showcase the sound of period instruments and the unique atmosphere of a listed building. Further details regarding admission are available from the organiser.
