The celebration of World Music Day in Rivas-Vaciamadrid, which has been held since 2010, will feature a series of recitals from the Municipal School of Music (EMM) at the Federico García Lorca cultural centre. Various spaces within the centre, including the central courtyard, lobby, classrooms, and auditorium, will be filled with music.
Although the international observance is officially on 22 November, this year’s event will take place on Wednesday, 18 November. The percussion group Toom Pak will conclude the day with their captivating performance of ‘Reciclart 2.0’. This unique show uses recycled materials such as barrels, pipes, buckets, and bottles as instruments, promoting sustainability and environmental awareness. The concert is scheduled for 20:00 in the auditorium, and entry is free.
Prior to the percussion frenzy, EMM students will showcase their talents with 15-minute performances in various rooms of the cultural centre starting at 17:00. This event provides an opportunity to appreciate the skills being developed at the public music school.
After three hours of diverse concerts, Toom Pak will take the stage at 20:00. The group, known as “musicadores de objetos” (object musicians), has been bringing objects to life through sound since 2003. Their eclectic talent has made them a fixture in the international cultural scene, participating in events such as the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa, the Mérida Classical Theatre Festival, and the Ibero-American Theatre Festival in Bogotá, Colombia.
Toom Pak champions music as a universal language, recycling as a social initiative, and fun as a way of life. They are unique luthiers of objects, creating vibrant and energetic performances filled with sound and gestural humour.
