Introduction and Relevance
The Morelia Music Festival, named after Miguel Bernal Jiménez, continues to establish itself as Mexico’s premier classical music festival. This annual event has been instrumental in positioning Morelia, Michoacan as a renowned music hub on the international stage.
Theme and Participants
This year, the 37th edition of the festival is dedicated to “Las Américas,” highlighting the rich musical diversity and heritage of the American continent. The festival aims to bridge cultural gaps by showcasing how music has served as a vehicle for fusion, memory, and innovation across the Americas.
The festival will feature artists and musical groups from 14 countries, including Russia, the European Union, Brazil, Germany, Austria, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Spain, the United States, Israel, Mexico, Norway, and the Dominican Republic. Performing will be notable artists such as Russian pianist Artem Kuznetsov, the WindSync quintet from Europe, the Bach in The Jungle chamber quartet, Brazilian samba and reggae group Batalá, the Berlin German Chamber Orchestra, Austrian trio Cobario, Spanish pianist Yago Mahugo, Colombian Quarteto Q-Arte, Mexican soprano María Katzarava, and Cuban pianist Ángel Rodríguez. Mexican representation will also include flutist Horacio Franco, Ensamble Danaus, Orquesta y Coros Miguel Bernal Jiménez, Quinteto del Conservatorio de las Rosas, and Sequenza Sur.
Program Content
Beyond concerts, the festival’s program includes an academic and formative axis with masterclasses led by distinguished invited artists, a special cycle designed for young audiences, and an open rehearsal allowing the community to engage directly with the interpretative process.
Key Venues
The festival will take place at several prominent venues in Morelia, including Teatro Matamoros, Centro Cultural Clavijero, Teatro Ocampo, Palacio Municipal de Morelia, Casa de la Cultura, Templo de las Rosas, Templo de San José, and Templo de la Santa Cruz.
Key Questions and Answers
- What is the theme of this year’s festival? The 37th Morelia Music Festival is dedicated to “Las Américas,” celebrating the musical diversity and heritage of the American continent.
- Who are some of the participating artists and groups? Notable participants include Artem Kuznetsov (Russia), WindSync (EU), Bach in The Jungle (chamber quartet), Batalá (Brazilian samba and reggae group), Orquesta de Cámara Alemana de Berlín, Trío Cobario (Austria), Yago Mahugo (Spain), Quarteto Q-Arte (Colombia), María Katzarava (Mexico), Ángel Rodríguez (Cuba), Horacio Franco, Ensamble Danaus, Orquesta y Coros Miguel Bernal Jiménez, Quinteto del Conservatorio de las Rosas, and Sequenza Sur.
- What additional activities are part of the festival’s program? The festival includes masterclasses, a special cycle for young audiences, and open rehearsals.
- Where will the festival take place? The festival will be held at Teatro Matamoros, Centro Cultural Clavijero, Teatro Ocampo, Palacio Municipal de Morelia, Casa de la Cultura, Templo de las Rosas, Templo de San José, and Templo de la Santa Cruz.
