The Youth Band and Municipal Band will perform on Saturday 14 November at 7pm at the Ibiza Conference Centre in Santa Eulària. Admission is free, but advance booking is required.
The music of Jurassic Park, the civilisations of ancient Egypt and some of the most iconic figures of medieval Europe will take centre stage at a special concert celebrating Santa Cecilia, taking place on Saturday 14 November at 7pm at the Ibiza Conference Centre (Palau de Congressos d’Eivissa) in Santa Eulària.
Organised by the Santa Eulària Municipal School of Music, the event marks the feast of Saint Cecilia, the patron saint of musicians, and will bring together two local ensembles: the school’s Youth Band and the Santa Eulària Municipal Band.
The concert will take audiences on a musical journey through different historical periods, cultures and personalities. Its programme combines traditional concert band compositions, famous film scores and works inspired by historical events and figures.
Admission is free, although visitors must book their tickets in advance through the designated online ticket reservation platform.
From film soundtracks to concert band classics
The concert will be divided into two parts. The first will feature the Youth Band of the Santa Eulària Municipal School of Music, conducted by Quico Martínez, performing three compositions in contrasting styles.
The programme will open with Los Educandos, by A. Martínez, followed by Es Freus, composed by Frank J. Cogollos. The young musicians will round off their performance with Themes from Jurassic Park, a selection of pieces from the famous soundtrack composed by John Williams for Steven Spielberg’s film.
This opening section will showcase the musical development of the school’s young performers and their ability to tackle compositions from a range of different genres.
A musical journey through history
The second half of the concert will be led by the Santa Eulària Municipal Band, under the direction of Frank Cogollos. Its programme, entitled Un viatge musical a través de la història (A Musical Journey Through History), invites audiences to explore different historical periods through a collection of epic, descriptive and cinematic compositions.
The performance will begin with 8 de febrer, by Vicente Ortiz, followed by The Falcon of Egypt, by composer Rossano Galante. Inspired by ancient Egypt, the piece evokes the mystery and grandeur of one of the world’s great civilisations.
The band will then perform La Ruta del Cid, by David Rivas, a composition inspired by El Cid Campeador and the territories associated with his historical legacy.
The concert will conclude with Imperator Carlomagno, by Pere Sanz, a work dedicated to Charlemagne, one of the most influential figures in medieval European history.
Through this programme, Santa Eulària’s two musical ensembles will offer a special celebration of Santa Cecilia, bringing together the world of film music and a musical exploration of history.
The concert starts at 7pm on Saturday 14 November at the Ibiza Conference Centre in Santa Eulària. Admission is free, with advance booking required.