Spanish Young Music Talents: Alejandro Cantos in Washington, DC

(SYMT) is the flagship music program of the Cultural Office of the Embassy of Spain in Washington, D.C., launched in 2022. Created to support and elevate the careers of emerging Spanish musicians, SYMT fosters artistic exchange and professional growth through collaborations with leading U.S. music schools, universities, and festivals.

More than just a performance opportunity, SYMT offers a comprehensive international experience. Participating musicians take part in a dynamic array of complementary activities —including masterclasses, lectures, workshops, and networking events— designed to expand their artistic vision and build meaningful professional connections.

All featured artists are under the age of 33 and winners of the prestigious national award from Juventudes Musicales de España, a distinction that recognizes outstanding young musical talent.

“INSIGHTS”

Experience each work in its full context, learning how key elements—such as the composer’s creative period, musical form, and tonality—shape the piece, and how the performers, patrons, and institutions brought it to life. From the core trombone and piano repertoire, through Spanish music, to American works, the connections between pieces and their intricate details reveal the music’s complete message. This concert offers a deeper, richer, and fully immersive musical experience.

• C. Saint-Säens (1835 – 1921): Cavatine (1915)
• C. M. von Weber (1786 – 1826): Romanza (1810/1820)
• Z. Stojowski (1870 – 1941): Fantasy (1905)
• S. Brotons (1959 – ): Sonata para Trombón y Piano (2001)
• B. Krol (1920 – 2013): Capriccio da Camera (1961)
• S. Sulek (1914 – 1986): Sonata ‘Vox Gabrieli’ (1973)
• M. de Falla (1876 – 1946): Siete Canciones Populares (1914)

Alejandro Cantos serves as Principal Trombone of the Spanish Radio and Television Symphony Orchestra (RTVE) and is an active member of the Verbier Festival Chamber Orchestra. He has collaborated with orchestras around the world, including the Komische Oper Berlin, Spanish National Orchestra, Gustav Mahler Youth Orchestra, and many others.

His interests beyond the trombone have led him to pursue a Master’s Degree in Educational Research and a Postgraduate Degree in Music and Humanities. He is currently completing a Bachelor’s Degree in Orchestral Conducting at the Real Conservatorio Superior de Música de Madrid (RCSMM).

Important Information

• A reservation on Eventbrite is mandatory, printed tickets are not required.
• Seating is available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
• Doors open 20 minutes before posted showtime.
• Ticket holders will have access to the event while space is available. A reservation does not guarantee admission.
• No Late Seating, ticket holders may not be allowed to enter 15 minutes after posted showtime.
• Right of admission reserved.
• If you need special assistance, please contact us at [email protected].

How to get there:

The best way to arrive is by public transportation. The closest Metro station is Columbia Heights (Green line). Limited metered and two-hour zoned parking is available in the surrounding neighborhoods. Public parking garage is available at DC USA Shopping Mall (Columbia Heights Metro Station).

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