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July 20 to 24 The Perkexick International Percussion Festival in Alhama de Murcia

4 days of percussion instruction and evening concerts in Alhama

July 20 to 24 The Perkexick International Percussion Festival in Alhama de Murcia The latest edition of the Perkexick International Percussion Festival is taking place in Alhama de Murcia from 20th to 24^th July, where the events open to the general public are being held at the Casa de Cultura, while the percussion camp and course are hosted by the Finca “El Collado” in the municipality of Mazarrón.

Among those taking part are some of the most important percussionists in Spain (and indeed internationally), with the programme including not only concerts but also educational days and masterclasses.

Among the events scheduled are the following:

July 20 to 24 The Perkexick International Percussion Festival in Alhama de Murcia Sunday July 20

9.00: The performance competition (categories A and B), admission free of charge.

11.45 to 16.00: The musical instruction days begin with presentations by Neus Fontestad, Iván García and Antonio Domingo, concluding with a round table. Admission is free of charge.

20.30: A concert entitled “Entre 3 Mundos”, the inaugural gala with Magdalena Myrczik, Iván García amd Javier Vidal. Admission 3 euros.

Monday July 21

21.30: “Flamencusión”, a concert by Alejandro Solano. Admission 8 euros (6 euros for those qualifying for reduced ticket rates).

Tuesday July 22

21.30: A concert entitled “Abandonar la llengua pròpia” is offered by Sisco Aparici. Admission 6 euros (4 euros for those qualifying for reduced ticket rates).

Wednesday July 24

21.30: “Raíces: Emocionalidad, Percusión y Tradición”, a concert by the students on the Perkexick camp and course. Admission free of charge with prior reservations.

In addition, a season ticket for all three paying events is available at 13 euros (10 euros for those qualifying for reduced ticket rates).

Tickets are available online here.

The course at the Finca “El Collado” in Mazarrón runs from 21st to 24th July and is intended for students and musicians of all levels, with special focus on the following areas:

Pedagogic percussion (with Neus Fontestad, Antonio Domingo and Iván García)

Percussion solos (with Sisco Aparici and Magdalena Myrczik)

Classical percussion (with Paco Inglés and Grati Murcia)

Ethnic percussion (with Alejandro Solano and Javier Vidal)

Ancient percussion (with Enrique González).

Further information is available at www.festivalpercusion.es or from cursodepercusionperkexick@gmail.com.

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