Alba Nova
Join us for an evening of exceptional classical guitar with acclaimed British guitarist Jonathan Ross Parkin.
The programme brings together music by some of Spain’s leading contemporary composers alongside celebrated works from the classical guitar repertoire. Jonathan Ross Parkin has established himself as a sensitive and highly versatile musician, performing at prestigious venues including Wigmore Hall, Kings Place, The Barbican, Palau les Arts (Valencia), and L’Auditori (Barcelona). His expressive and virtuosic playing has earned success in more than fifteen major international competitions.
Currently based in Valencia, Jonathan recorded his debut album, Alba Nova, with JSM Records in 2025. He combines an international performing career with teaching at the Escuela Superior de Música Alto Rendimiento (ESMAR) and serving as Artistic Director of the Jornades Socarrades de Guitarra in Xàtiva, Spain.
First Half 7PM – 7:45 PM
- Añoranza al porvenir – Pablo Grau (1993-)
- Alborada – Maria Camahort (1987-)
- Mountains & Sonja! – Marco Smaili (1967-)
- Escenas sobre el castillo de Mula & Poema de Eternidad – Javier Salvador (1979-)
Second Half 8:15PM – 9PM
- Danza del molinero – Manuel de Falla (1876-1946)
- Corazón sin canción & Entre la Luna y el Sol – Enrique Cofiner (1909-1996)
- Junto al Generalife – Joaquín Rodrigo (1901-1999)
- Capricho Catalan & Sevilla – Issac Albéniz (1860-1909)
- Gran Jota – Francisco Tárrega (1852-1909)
