From February 18th to 24th, the Parque Libres del Sur de Chascomús will become the home of the Eighth edition of the Federal Festival of Children’s and Youth Orchestras of Argentina, organized by the SOIJAr Foundation.
More than 150 children and young musicians aged 6 to 21 will participate in the party and will travel from every corner of the country for this great cultural event. Furthermore, this year the opening show will be performed by Juan Carlos Baglietto and Lito Vitale, who will share the stage with the Federal Philharmonic Orchestra and Hilda Lizarazu as a special guest.
Throughout the week, participating children and young people will attend an intensive clinic with eminent Argentine music and orchestra conductors, transforming the festival into a complete educational experience.
Furthermore, the event is open to the general public who wants to attend the various concerts that will take place during the 7 days of the festival.
He spoke with one of the protagonists of this edition, Lito Vitale Clarion of the “true honor” that his first participation in the festival means for him.
“The social, creative and human contribution that this project of the Chascomús school orchestra makes is so good and so beautiful that it can be copied and replicated in different provinces “It’s a real pleasure to be able to share music with the kids,” commented the musician and producer.
This year the SOIJAr Festival will see the special participation of Juan Carlos Baglietto and Lito Vitale.A project that moves
The SOIJAr Foundation, which supports this event every year, is a non-profit organization which promotes the system of creation, development and strengthening of children’s and youth orchestras in Argentina and provides tools for education and socio-cultural promotion. As soon as Vitale heard about the project, he knew he had to be a part of it.
“I went to see the school a couple of months ago and I really liked it. I found it to be an amazing, positive and exciting programme.. There we proposed the idea that, in this particular year, the guest artists would be popular music artists. There I summoned Baglietto, with whom I have worked for millions of years and we also added Hilda. because this year the three of us will make two albums,” said the artist.
Hilda Lizarazu will be a guest of Lito Vitale and Juan Carlos Baglietto at the Chascomús Festival. Photo: Costanza NiscovolosMoreover, Vitale underlined the fact that the participation of the three is total honorably. “It’s simply about supporting a great idea. We’re happy to participate,” added the producer.
Finally, Lito underlined how positive the cultural impact of this type of event is and referred to the current situation in this area of the country. “I am one of those who do not believe that culture is in danger. Culture always offers a space to express themselves and artists to realize their projects, with or without the help of the state”, stated the musician with conviction.
Bagglieto and Vitale will perform at the festival together with Hilda Lizarazu in the opening concert of the SOIJAr Festival, Monday 18 February at Parque Libres del Sur in Chascomús at 7pm.
The festival agenda
More than 150 children and young musicians from all over the country will participate in the event. Friday 16th
- 9:00-12:00 Arrival of participants.
- From 2.00pm to 5.00pm Study workshops.
- From 6.00 pm to 9.00 pm rehearsals of the Federal Philharmonic Orchestra.
Saturday 17
- From 9:00 to 12:00 Study workshops.
- From 2.00 pm to 5.00 pm Rehearsals of the Federal Philharmonic Orchestra.
- From 6pm to 9pm Rehearsals of the Federal Philharmonic Orchestra with Juan Carlos Baglietto, Lito Vitale and Hilda Lizarazu.
Sunday 18
- From 10:00 to 13:00 Rehearsals of the Federal Philharmonic Orchestra with Juan Carlos Baglietto, Lito Vitale and Hilda Lizarazu.
- From 3pm to 5pm Sound Check by the Federal Philharmonic Orchestra with Juan Carlos Baglietto, Lito Vitale and Hilda Lizarazu.
- 7.30pm Concert.
Monday 19th
- From 10:00 to 13:00 Activities with members of the Argentine Multiplier Plan.
- 18:00-20:00 First day of the orchestra’s activity (to be confirmed)
Tuesday 20th
- From 9:00 to 13:00 Arrival of participants in “The Festival” SOIJAr 2024
- From 3.00pm to 5.00pm Study workshops.
- From 6.00pm to 8.00pm Study workshops.
- From 8.00pm to 9.30pm Rehearsals of the “El Festival” orchestra.
Wednesday 21st
- From 9:00 to 12:00 Study workshops.
- From 2.00pm to 4.00pm Study workshops.
- From 5.00pm to 7.00pm Study workshops or rehearsals of the “El Festival” Orchestra.
- From 7.00pm to 9.00pm Rehearsals of the “El Festival” orchestra.
Thursday 22
- From 9:00 to 12:00 Study workshops.
- From 2.00pm to 4.00pm Study workshops.
- From 5pm to 7pm Rehearsals of the “El Festival” Orchestra under the direction of Maestro Ezequiel Fautario.
- 7.30pm Concert at sunset.
Friday 23
- From 9:00 to 12:00 Study workshops.
- From 2.00pm to 4.00pm Study workshops.
- From 5pm to 7pm Rehearsals of the “El Festival” Orchestra and Guest Soloists, under the direction of Maestro Ezequiel Fautario.
- 7.30pm Concert at sunset.
Saturday 24
- From 9:00 to 12:00 Rehearsals of the “El Festival” Orchestra, Guest Soloists and Choir, under the direction of Maestro Ezequiel Fautario.
- From 2.00pm to 5.00pm Rehearsals of the “El Festival” Orchestra under the direction of Maestro Ezequiel Fautario.
- From 6.00pm to 7.30pm Sound control.
- 7.30pm Main concert of “The Festival” SOIJAr 2024.
Source: Clarin
