The Festival de Pollença (or Pollensa Music Festival) has been an international event for lovers of fine music since it was founded in 1962 by the renowned violinist Philip Newman. Every year, a series of performances fill two summer months in one of the Mediterranean’s finest destinations: Pollença, at the northernmost tip of gorgeous Majorca.
Past performances have showcased some of the finest musicians in the world, from pop, jazz, and traditional music to the ‘classical’ works that characterize the history of the Festival. The medieval Cloisters of Santo Domingo and the world-famous Balearic scenery and climate provide rich and evocative surroundings for the equally complex and lovely music.
Additionally, the summer months are celebrated by a wealth of concurrent events, from the Fiestas de la Verge del Carmen to the Fiesta de Patrona de Pollença. Expect virtually non-stop music of all kinds, exuberant pageants and solemn processions. Don’t miss the reenactment of the valiant defense of the local Christian townsfolk against the marauding Moorish pirates!
And this all takes place amidst enchanting historical architecture and landmarks, cosy cafes, bustling artisan markets, art galleries, museums, sophisticated nightlife and traditional culture. Those of you who enjoy gambling can always access online slots (if you ever have downtime in your schedule!). Explore the waters and sunny beaches, travel the trails and pathways into unexpected natural splendour, and basically just live as luxuriously or as rustically as you wish during your stay. Contemplate rustic gift baskets!
There may be other places in which you could find an unforgettable summer, but spending July and August in Pollença virtually guarantees a lifetime of joyous memories. Whether you are especially fond of fine music or simply desire a fantastic all-around vacation experience, take our advice and plan your trip to this jewel of the Mediterranean.
Programme of Festival Pollença 2008
1.- Friday, 4th July at 22 h.
“MISA DE REQUIEM”
de GIUSEPPE VERDI
ORQUESTRA SIMFÒNICA DE BALEARS
CORAL UNIVERSITAT
DE LES ILLES BALEARS
Director: Nello SANTI
Solistas:
Adriana MARFISI- Soprano -
Anna SMIRNOVA- Mezzo -
Joseph CALLEJA- Tenor -
Joan PONS- Barítono -
2.- Sunday, 13th July at 22 h.
Roger HODGSON
3.- Saturday, 19th July at 22 h.
MICHEL CAMILO TRIO
4.-Wednesday, 6th August at 22 h.
“Somnis d’Orient”
CONCERTO KÖLN
ENSEMBLE SARBAND
5.-Saturday, 9th August at 22 h.
ORQUESTRA DE CAMBRA DE BERLÍN
Gàbor BOLDOCZKI – Solista Trompeta -
6.-Wednesday, 13th August at 22 h.
Maria GULEGHINA- Soprano –
Massimiliano BULLO – Piano -
7.-Saturday, 16th August at 22 h.
Alexei VOLODIN – Piano -
8.-Wednesday, 20th August at 22 h.
ORQUESTRA DE CAMBRA ILLA DE MENORCA
David RUSSELL – Guitarra -
9.-Saturday, 23th August at 22 h.
ACADEMY of St. MARTIN
in the FIELDS
Director:Kenneth SILLITO
Solista: Akiko SUWANAI- Violí -
10.-Wednesday, 27th August at 22 h.
GERMAN BRASS
11.-Saturday, 30th August at 22 h.
Concert de Cloenda
“GOSPEL”
Craig ADAMS & The VOICES of
NEW ORLEANS
Programme of Festival de Pollença 2009
* Viernes 3 de julio, 22 h. Friday, July 3, 22 h. – Concierto de apertura – Opening concert
Joan Manuel Serrat presenta Serrat 100×100 Joan Manuel Serrat Serrat has 100 × 100
Precios: 50 / 40 € Prices: € 50 / 40
* Miércoles 8 de julio, 21 h. Wednesday, July 8, 21 h. – Concierto familiar – Family Concert
Les noces de Fígaro , de WA Mozart Les Noces of Figaro , WA Mozart
Precios: Gratuito Price: Free
* Sábado 11 de julio, 22 h. Saturday, July 11, 22 h.
Tony Hadley (Spandau Ballet) & Barcelona Jazz Orquestra Tony Hadley (Spandau Ballet) & Barcelona Jazz Orchestra
Precios: 40 / 30 € Prices: € 40 / 30
* Viernes 17 de julio, 22 h. Friday July 17, 22 h.
Diego El Cigala (presentación de su nuevo disco Dos lágrimas ) Diego El Cigala (presentation of his new album Two Tears)
Precios: 40 / 30 € Prices: € 40 / 30
* Miércoles 5 de agosto, 22 h. Wednesday, August 5, 22 h.
Jennifer Larmore (Mezzosoprano) & Opus Five Jennifer Larmore (mezzo-soprano) & Opus Five
Precios: 30 / 20 € Prices: € 30 / 20
* Sábado 8 de agosto, 22 h. Saturday, August 8, 22 h.
Joanna MacGregor, piano Joanna MacGregor, piano
Precios: 30 / 20 € Prices: € 30 / 20
* Miércoles 12 de agosto, 22 h. Wednesday, August 12th, 22 h.
Francisco Garcia Fullana (violín) & Yuko Mizutani (piano) Francisco Garcia Fullana (violin) & Yuko Mizutani (piano)
Precios: 30 / 20 € Prices: € 30 / 20
* Domingo 16 de agosto, 22 h. Sunday, August 16, 22 h.
Ainhoa Arteta (soprano) y Mzia Bachtouridze (piano) Ainhoa Arteta (soprano) and Mzia Bachtouridze (piano)
Precios: 40 / 30 € Prices: € 40 / 30
* Martes 18 de agosto, 22 h. Tuesday, August 18th, 22 h.
Ainhoa Arteta (soprano) y Mzia Bachtouridze (piano) Ainhoa Arteta (soprano) and Mzia Bachtouridze (piano)
Precios: 40 / 30 € Prices: € 40 / 30
* Jueves 20 de agosto, 22 h. Thursday 20 August, 22 h.
12 Chelistas de la Filarmónica de Berlín 12 cellists of the Berlin Philharmonic
Precios: 40 / 30 € Prices: € 40 / 30
* Sábado 22 de agosto, 22 h. Saturday, August 22, 22 h.
Orquesta de Cámara de Stuttgart (Yevgeny Sudbin, piano) Stuttgart Chamber Orchestra (Yevgeny Sudbin, piano)
Precios: 45 / 35 € Prices: € 45 / 35
* Miércoles 26 de agosto, 22 h. Wednesday, August 26th, 22 h.
Nederlands Blazers Ensemble: Cartas de Mozart Nederlands Blazers Ensemble: Mozart’s Letters
Precios: 30 / 20 € Prices: € 30 / 20
* Sábado 29 de agosto, 22 h. Saturday, August 29, 22 h. – Concierto de Clausura – Closing Concert
London Comunity Gospel Choir Comunity London Gospel Choir
Precios: 40 / 30 € Prices: € 40 / 30