The Museo del Vino will serve as the venue for a concert by the Unión Musical Ciudad de Valdepeñas in honour of Santa Cecilia on Saturday, 28 November. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the ensemble, with the esteemed composer Ferrer Ferrán taking the helm as conductor.
Under the theme 'Music and Wine', the event will feature two main activities aimed at music lovers and those interested in the local culture and traditions. Vanessa Irla, the Deputy Mayor for Culture, noted the change of venue due to the coinciding general elections, which will render the Teatro Auditorio Municipal unavailable as it will serve as a polling station.
“The capacity is reduced to around 230 people, so there will be a rehearsal the day before, on Friday 27 November, which the public can also attend, allowing more people to enjoy what promises to be a heartfelt concert,” Irla stated.
The day will commence at 11:30 with a talk titled 'Music and Passion', led by Ferrer Ferrán, who will share insights and experiences related to music and performance. The concert in honour of Santa Cecilia will take place at 20:00, conducted by Ferrán himself.
Lucía Galán, president of the Unión Musical Ciudad de Valdepeñas, expressed pride in having such a significant composer associated with the event. “He is a highly regarded figure nationally and internationally in band music, so it is an honour for us. Unfortunately, we cannot celebrate in the auditorium, but we have chosen the best alternative, which is the Museo del Vino, making it the most suitable setting for this concert,” she remarked.
Invitations for the events will be available from Wednesday, 18 November, at the Centro Cultural La Confianza.
