This concert, scheduled for Tuesday, April 22nd, at 7:00 PM, will explore the ten most significant milestones in the history of Vitoria-Gasteiz, from the founding of the village of Gastehiz to its local festivities. This sonic journey will be intertwined with the symphonic music of Guridi's Las diez melodías vascas. A writer will narrate texts specifically created for this occasion.
Tickets for this event are almost sold out, with only 37 invitations remaining, distributed at Musiketxea on San Antonio Street. The organizers aim to attract a diverse audience, which is why approximately 30% of attendees will be individuals who do not typically attend such concerts. This initiative is the result of interdepartmental collaboration between the Culture and Social Policies Service.
Among the new audience members are children, adolescents, and young people from the Street Education Program, along with their community network and families. Additionally, 170 people from Bizan centers, the municipal network of socio-cultural centers for seniors, and representatives from Aspace and Itxaropena will attend. This aligns with the ROCE (Network of Educational and Social Concert Organizers) meeting, held in 2024 at the Europa Palace.
“"Culture is a universal right, and we must work to ensure its accessibility for all people. This is one of the objectives of the Department of Culture through its strategic plan."
The director of the Municipal Band noted that while they have a loyal audience, this can make it difficult for other types of audiences to access their events, emphasizing the importance of “mediation work.” He added that the writer's presence would be “a great pleasure,” as she will create a “very special poetic context” with her texts.
For her part, the writer expressed her love for her homeland and her desire for people to know and love the city they live in. She highlighted that this concert would provide an opportunity to showcase Vitoria and the rest of Álava, because “things that are not known are not loved.”
