This August, the historic city of Guanajuato will transform into a hub of classical music with the celebration of the XXVII International Organ Festival “Guillermo Pinto Reyes.” From August 20th to 30th, both residents and visitors will have the unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the rich organ tradition that defines this event.
With a series of free concerts, the festival offers a window into the world of organ music, featuring performances that highlight the mastery and diversity of the organ repertoire. The intensive courses, open to musicians of all levels, are an opportunity to delve deeper into the art of organ playing, while the scheduled conference promises to enrich attendees’ knowledge of this majestic instrument.
The festival is not only a showcase of musical talent but also an invitation to explore Guanajuato and its cultural heritage. Families can enjoy an educational and entertaining experience in an environment that celebrates culture and the arts.
Here is the list of events:
Tuesday, August 20th
Inaugural Concert
Mtro. Josep Solé Coll (Vatican City)
Basilica of Our Lady of Guanajuato, 8:00 PM
Wednesday, August 21st
Organ Concert
Mtro. José de Jesús Guerrero Jaime (MEX)
Parish of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Temple of Bethlehem, 8:00 PM
Thursday, August 22nd
Conference
“An Approach to the Life and Work of Mtro. Delfino Madrigal Gil”
Mtro. José Francisco Martínez Rodríguez
Casa de la Cultura, 6:00 PM
Concert
Camerata de la Nueva España and tubular organ
Parish of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Temple of Bethlehem, 8:00 PM
Friday, August 23rd
Organ Concert
Mtro. Maurizio Mancino (ITA)
Basilica of Our Lady of Guanajuato, 8:00 PM
Saturday, August 24th
Organ Concert
Diocesan School of Sacred Music and “José Guadalupe Velázquez” Conservatory of Music
Oratory of San Felipe Neri, Temple of the Company, 4:00 PM
Virtual Concert
Mtro. Sossio Capasso (ITA)
Live broadcast on Facebook Live by the Directorate of Culture and Education of Guanajuato, 7:00 PM
Sunday, August 25th
Organ Concert
Mtra. Zeltzin Pérez Enríquez (MEX)
Parish of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Temple of Bethlehem, 2:30 PM
Virtual Concert
Mtro. Sossio Capasso (ITA)
Live broadcast on Facebook Live by the Directorate of Culture and Education of Guanajuato, 7:00 PM
Monday, August 26th
Course
“Introduction to the Tubular Organ”
Mtro. Félix Benjamín Torres Romero
Oratory of San Felipe Neri, Temple of the Company, 4:00 PM
Organ Concert
Mtra. Nika Jonicenko (LV)
Oratory of San Felipe Neri, Temple of the Company, 8:00 PM
Tuesday, August 27th
Organ Concert
Mtro. José Francisco Martínez Rodríguez (MEX)
Parish of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Temple of Bethlehem, 8:00 PM
Wednesday, August 28th
Organ Concert
Opera Guanajuato Choir, Dir. Katherine Ann Burt, Soloist Canticum Novum
Oratory of San Felipe Neri, Temple of the Company, 8:00 PM
Thursday, August 29th
Course
“Introduction to the Tubular Organ”
Mtro. Félix Benjamín Torres Romero
Oratory of San Felipe Neri, Temple of the Company, 4:00 PM
Organ Concert
Participants of the tubular organ course
Oratory of San Felipe Neri, Temple of the Company, 5:00 PM
Friday, August 30th
Closing Concert
Mtro. Félix Benjamín Torres Romero (MX) and Lic. Luis Flores Villagómez (MX)
Mtro. Rodrigo Moreno Sanabria (MX)
Basilica of Our Lady of Guanajuato, 8:00 PM
