Havana, January 11 (Prensa Latina) Pianist Roberto Fonseca, artistic director of the International Jazz Plaza Festival, promised a spectacular closing show, news that is welcome today along with the participation of Cuban artists and artists from more than 20 countries.
In a recent meeting with the press in the Cuban capital, the prominent musician revealed that this 41st edition of Jazz Plaza (from January 25 to February 1) will bring surprises and will be different from previous editions, without compromising the extraordinary quality of the event.
The title of his show is “Selection of Masters,” and it is a tribute that the award-winning pianist will perform along with very special guests.
Fonseca expressed the possibility of involving film in his artistic proposal, and his intention with it is to touch people’s spirit and emotions.
It’s a very special concert for me, with guests I consider masters, he added. “I’m very happy and I hope all the energy helps us have a wonderful festival.”
The musician is in charge of opening the event in the provinces of Santiago de Cuba and Holguín, on the 24th and 25th, respectively.
-What challenges do you face as the festival’s artistic director?
– There are many challenges, costs are higher every day and it becomes difficult to attract people, because sometimes the artists are not in the country, which leads to rethinking things.
As artistic director, I demand that my colleagues make the concerts different each year, “and we have achieved that.”
In his opinion, many people see the festival as a learning experience and a moment to disconnect from what is currently happening in the world.
As musicians, it is our duty to give them that spiritual satisfaction, above all, because music feeds the soul and the spirit, he said.
“There is nothing more satisfying than leaving a concert and seeing that people forgot all their problems for two hours, that is my intention with the festival.”
In addition to the usual musical offerings, masterclasses and visits to various music schools are expected, among other activities.
This new edition of the International Jazz Plaza Festival will be present in Havana, Santiago de Cuba, Santa Clara and for the first time, in Holguín.
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