Schedule

Day 1

July 6th

Sunday

elementary school of Merza

BOSTON BRASS

The Since 1986, Boston Brass has been dedicated to creating a unique musical experience, blending colorful classical arrangements, vibrant jazz standards, and the best of the original brass repertoire. Boston Brass offers audiences a distinctive style of musical entertainment that bridges classical formality with an engaging energy, captivating both seasoned concertgoers and first-time attendees. The quintet has performed in all 50 U.S. states and over 30 countries. While they primarily perform as a quintet, Boston Brass also collaborates with orchestras, concert and marching bands, organists, and jazz ensembles, regularly working with composers to expand the brass repertoire with new works. Music education is a fundamental part of Boston Brass’s identity, and the quintet continues to lead sessions worldwide, including masterclasses and residencies at prestigious institutions such as the Eastman School of Music, The Juilliard School, the Royal Academy of Music in London, and the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory in Singapore. In collaboration with Yamaha Corporation, the quintet toured major music conservatories in China in 2018, and in 2021, Boston Brass members were appointed to the International Artist Advisory Council of the College of Music at Mahidol University in Thailand. Boston Brass has also played a key role as both educators and performers at events such as the Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic, the World Association for Symphonic Bands and Ensembles, the American Bandmasters Association Conference, the American Band College, the Western International Band Clinic, and numerous state music education conferences.

Day 2

July 7th

Monday

elementary school of merza

Artistas del Gremio

Artistas del Gremio is a charanga, fanfare, or brass band with 20 years of experience. Our street performance is internationally recognized for its originality and energy. The theatrical nature of our show and the charm we bring have made our project one of the best for audience interaction.

The musicality of our arrangements and our festive spirit have allowed us to take our music to over 10 countries. We have been the soundtrack to hundreds of festive events across Europe and Latin America, ranging from local celebrations to street music, folk, brass band, and performing arts festivals.

Day 4

July 9TH

Tuesday

Merza´s Elementary School

BANDA ARTÍSTICA DE MERZA & SOLOISTS

Founded in 1828, the Banda Artística de Merza is the oldest popular music ensemble in Galicia. The Banda Artística de Merza has performed throughout Galicia, bringing its music to major venues such as the Auditorio de Galicia, the Palacio de la Ópera, the Auditorio Municipal de Ourense, and the Pazo da Cultura. The band has also performed in Asturias (Teatro Filarmónico de Oviedo), Valencia (Palau de la Música), Cantabria, Catalonia, and Madrid (Teatros del Canal), as well as internationally in Portugal (Casa da Música in Porto) and Italy. Additionally, the band has toured Venezuela in 1982 and 1992 and Argentina in 2000. In 2009, it participated in the W.M.C. (World Music Contest) in Kerkrade, becoming the first Galician band to compete in this prestigious event. Today, the Banda Artística de Merza boasts numerous national and international awards and is considered one of the finest and most captivating music bands in the Galician Autonomous Community. Since February 2020, the band has been under the direction of maestro Mateo Gómez Naval. Performing as soloists will be the Galaico Brass Quintet, consisting of Yael Fiuza and Manuel Dávila (Trumpets), Marcos Cruz (Horn), Ricardo Pedrares (Trombone), and Miguel Franqueiro (Tuba), along with internationally renowned soloist Adam Rapa and Sergio Carolino (international Soloist).

Day 5

July 10th

Thursday

elementary school of merza

ROYAL GALICIAN PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA & SOLOISTS

The Real Filharmonía de Galicia was established as an ambitious cultural project in Santiago de Compostela in 1996. Comprised of 50 musicians and an administrative team of six, the orchestra is permanently based at the Auditorio de Galicia. Since January 2023, Baldur Brönnimann has served as its principal conductor and artistic director, with Maximino Zumalave as associate conductor. In 2020, Joana Carneiro joined as principal guest conductor.

The RFG’s mission is to promote classical music throughout Galicia, striving for the highest artistic excellence by collaborating with top-tier conductors and instrumentalists. The orchestra is also deeply committed to fostering talent and musical education for children and young people.

Today, the Real Filharmonía de Galicia stands as one of the most important and renowned musical initiatives in Galicia. It remains dedicated to forging synergies with cultural institutions at regional, national, and international levels, while also working to share Galicia’s rich cultural heritage beyond its borders.

Performing as soloists will be the Marta Isabella Montes and Iago Bernat, Ian Bousfield, Isobel Daws and Jeroem Berwaerts.

Day 6

july 11TH

friday

elementary school of merza

GALAICO BRASS ENSEMBLE

The Galaico Brass Ensemble is composed of musicians from the nearly two-century-old Banda Artística de Merza, as well as faculty members and collaborators of the Galaico Brass Festival.

The ensemble’s goal is to present a concert where the course’s main instructors take an active role, either as soloists performing various pieces from the vast brass repertoire or as composers, bringing a week of unique experiences to a grand finale.