The Municipal Music School of Alcañiz (EMMDA) will present four free concerts at the hall of ‘El Liceo’ (Calle Mayor, 43) from 16 to 19 November, starting at 17:30 each day. This year's celebration highlights the 1930s, commemorating the 150th anniversary of the birth and the 80th anniversary of the death of composer Manuel de Falla.
In addition to the concerts, the event will feature various activities such as scavenger hunts, word searches, and crosswords, as well as an exhibition showcasing drawings by students inspired by the era.
The concerts, lasting between 10 to 15 minutes each, will include performances of swing, ragtime, and works by Manuel de Falla, among others. The concert schedule is as follows:
- Monday, 16 November: Brass instruments area, performing ragtime and swing pieces.
- Tuesday, 17 November: Woodwind instruments area, featuring 'In the Mood' and the Spanish Dance No. 1 from 'La vida es breve'.
- Wednesday, 18 November: Guitar area, presenting works by Manuel de Falla and Billie Holiday.
- Thursday, 19 November: Traditional music area, showcasing local musical repertoire and discussing the role of cinema and radio in music dissemination during the Spanish Civil War.
