The Festival de Violín del Paraguay (Paraguay Violin Festival) will run from 25 to 29 November 2026 in Asunción, bringing together musicians, students and teachers across Paraguay. Organised by violinist and educator Gabriela Rodríguez, the first edition will combine masterclasses, workshops, talks, ensemble performances and concerts.
The programme aims to strengthen musical education, encourage artistic exchange and create opportunities for Paraguay’s violin community. Argentine violinist Lucía Luque will join the festival as a special guest.
Five days dedicated to the violin
Throughout the five-day programme, participants can explore different approaches to violin performance, musical interpretation and professional development. The festival’s announced programme includes more than ten masterclasses, four talks and discussions, two ensemble performances and five concerts. These activities will create opportunities for musicians to share knowledge, develop their skills and learn from fellow performers.
Moreover, the combination of educational sessions and public performances offers different ways to experience classical music. Students can learn directly from experienced musicians, while audiences can discover the instrument’s expressive possibilities through live performances. The organisers aim to create a space where people at different stages of their musical journeys can connect.
International experience meets Paraguayan talent
Argentine violinist Lucía Luque will headline the festival’s international participation as its special guest. Her professional background combines performance and teaching, bringing an international perspective to the programme. Her participation also supports the festival’s wider ambition to connect Paraguayan musicians with artists and educators from abroad.
According to the Ibermúsicas musical-sector catalogue, the initiative seeks to promote professional exchange, specialised training and wider access to violin education. The organisers also envision future editions with broader international participation. For Paraguay’s musical community, such connections could encourage new collaborations and help local performers develop their careers.
Celebrating Paraguay’s musical identity
The programme also places Paraguayan music at the centre of the festival experience. On 25 November, a concert titled “El violín con alma paraguaya: repertorio de compositores paraguayos” (The Violin with a Paraguayan Soul: Repertoire by Paraguayan Composers) will explore works by Paraguayan composers. Maestro Diego Sánchez Haase will lead this musical exploration at the National Symphony Orchestra auditorium, according to the published cultural agenda.
By showcasing local compositions alongside international expertise, the Violin Festival can encourage audiences to discover the country’s classical repertoire. The initiative also focuses on strengthening the appreciation for Paraguayan musicians and their contributions to musical culture.
For students, teachers, performers and curious listeners, the first edition offers an opportunity to experience the violin beyond the concert stage. Through education, performance and exchange, the festival hopes to build lasting connections between generations of musicians. Its inaugural programme marks the beginning of an initiative designed to grow alongside Paraguay’s musical community.
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