The second South American Bach Festival is set to grace Asunción from 18 to 27 July 2025. Prepare to be captivated by a magnificent array of musical activities, masterclasses, workshops, and lectures!
The grand opening concert will take place this Sunday, 20 July, at the esteemed Ignacio A. Pane Municipal Theatre. Over 50 gifted artists will come together for a breathtaking performance of J. S. Bach’s masterpiece, “St. John Passion, BWV 245.” Leading the orchestra will be the festival’s Artistic Director, Diego Sánchez Haase.
A feast of musical delights awaits
The South American Bach Festival promises a vibrant tapestry of over twenty musical events. Alongside masterclasses, workshops, and lectures, there will be a special discussion forum. This year’s programme features exciting fusions of Bach with jazz and guarania (traditional Paraguayan music). Look forward to symphonic and baroque concerts, thought-provoking debates on Bach and artificial intelligence, engaging children’s workshops, and heartfelt interpretations and tributes to the composer’s enduring legacy.
The South American Bach Festival is proud to welcome renowned international artists. They will share the stage with esteemed local groups such as the National Congress Symphony Orchestra, the National Symphony Orchestra, the Bach Collegium of Asunción, the Sonidos de Paraqvaria Ensemble, and the Paraguay Barroco Ensemble. Last month, the National Symphony Orchestra enchanted Asunción with a free concert.
A unique opportunity
One of the festival highlights is undoubtedly the Baroque Music Interpretation Workshop. Led by the distinguished Regina Yugovich, the workshop will run from 23 to 25 July at the Music Conservatory of the Catholic University. This unique learning experience is available for Gs. 300,000, which includes certification. Those interested can register via WhatsApp at +595 972 744432.
The festival is grateful for the generous support of several esteemed institutions. These include the El Cabildo Cultural Centre of the Republic, the Ignacio A. Pane Municipal Theatre, the Bachelor of Music programme at FADA, the Catholic University Conservatory, the San Francisco Parish, the German Evangelical Congregation, and La Santaniana Company.
Additional support is provided by the National Secretariat of Culture through the Culture Funds and Ibermúsicas. This year’s festival also acknowledges the valuable contributions of the Itaú Foundation, the Guimarães Rosa Institute of the Brazilian Embassy, the Paraguayan-German Cultural Institute Goethe-Zentrum, the Our Lady of Asunción Centre, and the University Cooperative.
