Classical guitar recital with Arthur Dente on July 9

Join us for a recital and commentary with Arthur Dente, a remarkable guitarist and composer visiting from France, whose work reimagines the possibilities of the classical guitar. Through performance and discussion, he will guide the audience into his creative process, offering insight into the musical language he has developed. This event is in French and English.

Driven by a deep commitment to cultural dialogue, Arthur Dente seeks to create a contemporary musical language that brings together the richness of the world’s traditions. Drawing inspiration from oral musical practices across cultures, his compositions are both innovative and meticulously notated, preserving and transmitting complex techniques while opening new artistic horizons. His work reflects a lifelong pursuit: crafting a coherent, expressive, and universally resonant musical voice.

This event offers a unique opportunity to discover an artist from France whose work bridges traditions, disciplines, and cultures, inviting audiences into a bold and evolving musical landscape.

IMPRESSIONS FUGITIVES "Fleeting impressions" (6’27") - Composition 2000

L'INDIEN AMOUREUX "The Native in love" (6’33") - Composition 2007

L'INDIEN RÊVEUR "The dreaming Native" (5’37") - Composition 2007

L'INDIEN VOLANT "The f lying Native" (5’26") - Composition 2017

PRÉLUDE N° 1 - Heitor Villa - Lobos (4’30") (1940) "Melodia lírica - with a very Brazilian lyricism"

CONQUÊTE "Conquest" (5’37") - Composition 2004

MONDE ENTIER "The whole world" (10’17") - Composition 2007

L'INDIEN SPÉCULATIF "The speculative Native" (6’28") - Composition 2015

ASTURIAS - Isaac Albeniz (5’30") (1886) "A heady, famous and eagerly awaited theme"

About Arthur Dente

Of French and Portuguese heritage, Dente trained at both conservatory and university levels, and further shaped his artistry through immersive study of flamenco in cities such as Seville, Cádiz, Córdoba, and Jerez de la Frontera. His engagement with contemporary music has led him to present his compositions in multiple international competitions.

He is also the artistic director of the Ensemble Magellan, a dynamic orchestral, choreographic, and choral collective through which he develops ambitious creative projects, expanding the expressive universe of the classical guitar.

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