An unforgettable concert at the Palau de la Música
The Palau de la Música hosted an exceptional event on May 12, 2025, where the cellist Jaime Naya and the Camerata XXI Orchestra, under the direction of Xavier Puig, performed a program with significant works by Catalan composers. This concert, entitled ‘de Catalunya, in the world’, emphasized the concert for violin and orchestra in the least of Juli Garreta, a piece that made history.
Garreta’s impact and Naya’s virtuosity
The concert began with the Garreta violin concert, which captivated the audience with its emotional depth and technical complexity. Naya, at the age of only 25, made his triumphant entry into the palace, demonstrating an exceptional skill and rich sound that brought the score to life. Its interpretation was a combination of virtuosity and expressiveness that resonated the work with an undeniable post -romantic force.
A symphony of colors and feelings
The different movements of the concert presented a fascinating sound landscape, where the violin rose on the orchestra with a melody flowing like a river. The interaction between Naya and the orchestra was fluid, reflecting a deep understanding between the soloist and the director. Thus, the work took shape, with moments of reflection and intense dramatic, that made the public an unforgettable musical experience.
A diverse and enriching repertoire
In addition to Garreta, the concert included works by Joan Lamote de Grignon and Joan Manén, who enriched the program with their stylistic diversity. Montserrat Seró, as a guest soprano, performed Grignon’s Lamote songs with a delicacy that captivated the audience, while Manén’s compositions brought a unique dimension to the event.
The Musical Legacy of Catalonia
The concert also served as a platform for the work ‘El Pardal’ by Manén, a piece that stands out for its fusion between Catalan folk music and the symphonic tradition. The Madrigal Choir, together with the Choir Sing, created a harmony that raised music to new heights, showing the potential of Catalan choirs and orchestras.
The new generation of composers
The contemporary composer Marc Migó contributed an innovative work, ‘The strength of the will’, which combined humor and reflection. His creativity, united with the master’s interpretation of the choirs, provided a fresh and provocative air at the concert, showing that Catalan music is constantly evolving.
A celebration of cultural identity
The event culminated in an impressive version of ‘Canigó Mountains’ harmonized by Manén, which resonated as a hymn to the cultural richness of Catalonia. The concert was a clear example of how music can unite and celebrate the roots of a society, bringing the message of Catalonia to a global audience.
Final reflections
With enthusiastic care and a repertoire that covers both the classic and the contemporary, this concert has marked a before and after in the dissemination of Catalan music. The promise represented by Jaime Naya, as well as the quality of the works presented, make this event a milestone that we hope will be repeated in the future, keeping the flame of Catalan musical heritage alive.
