Villarrobledo is hosting the Young Camerata Orchestra of Castilla-La Mancha from 13 to 15 November, bringing together 70 young musicians from various parts of Spain for four days of training, rehearsals, and musical camaraderie. This event, organised by the Camerata Orchestra Foundation of Castilla-La Mancha in collaboration with the Diputación de Albacete, will conclude with two concerts.
The first concert is scheduled for Saturday, 14 November, at 19:00 in Pago de La Jaraba, followed by a second performance on Sunday, 15 November, at 12:00 in the Auditorio de Fuentealbilla. Under the artistic and musical direction of Eduardo González López, the participants will prepare a symphonic programme featuring two classical works: Tchaikovsky's Piano Concerto No. 1 in B-flat minor, Op. 23, and Dvořák's Symphony No. 9 in E minor, Op. 95, 'From the New World.'
One of the highlights of the performances will be 16-year-old Albacete pianist Sergio Fernández Ballesteros, who will perform as a soloist in Tchaikovsky's Piano Concerto No. 1, a piece renowned for its technical and interpretative challenges. Fernández Ballesteros is affiliated with the Royal Conservatory of Music and Dance of Albacete and has received several accolades in music competitions, including a third prize in the Professional Education B category at the 2024 Diputación de Albacete Piano Competition and a third prize in the Young Stars category at the Maurice Ravel Competition, also in 2024.
This gathering allows him to tackle a complex work alongside a symphonic ensemble made up of young performers. The Casa de la Cultura in Villarrobledo is serving as the venue for rehearsals, where participants work with professional musicians and instructors. The programme includes sectional rehearsals and joint sessions aimed at preparing the repertoire and enhancing skills related to collective performance, listening, and musical coordination.
A general rehearsal will take place on Saturday at Pago de La Jaraba before the first of the two scheduled performances. This event combines musical training with the experience of preparing and performing a symphonic programme in front of an audience, while also facilitating the exchange of knowledge and experiences among young musicians from diverse backgrounds.
The first concert, titled 'Jaraba Sinfónico,' will take place on Saturday, 14 November, at 19:00 in Pago de La Jaraba, featuring a proposal that blends musical performance with local gastronomy and products. The second performance will be held on Sunday, 15 November, at 12:00 in the Auditorio de Fuentealbilla, where the Young Camerata Orchestra of Castilla-La Mancha will present the same programme. Tickets for the Fuentealbilla concert are priced at 10 euros and can be purchased at the town hall's box office. Both events will showcase this youth ensemble and highlight the musical work developed during the gathering in Villarrobledo.
