Night of signature folk in an intimate format with one of the great guitarists of the genre: Martin Simpson (voice, guitar and banjo) arrives in Porreres as part of a special tour for the 50th anniversary of his debut, and is announced as the only performance in Spain.  🎸🎶

✅ Why go
Because it is a concert to really listen to: Simpson is known for a very fine and emotional live performance, with repertoire that crosses British, Irish and American tradition, and for being a world reference for acoustic guitar (including slide). 
In addition, he has an enormous track record of awards and recognition (recurrent nominations at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards, with several awards). 

❌ To keep in mind
It is a concert with limited capacity (the auditorium has around 410 seats), so it is advisable to buy with a margin if you are interested. 

📍 Data
Date: Saturday, May 30, 2026
Time: 21:30
Place: Auditori Municipal de Porreres
Address:Carrer d’en Cerdà, 21, 07260 Porreres
Admission: from €17.50
Organized by: The Impossible Bird

💡 Useful tip
♿ The auditorium is listed with PMR access and services such as parking and air conditioning, useful if you go in tight time or need more comfortable access. 
If you want the best “room” atmosphere, arrive with a little margin to enter calmly and settle in before it starts. 

New tour and new album: one of the few “limited” dates to experience Immortals live

Joan Dausà arrives in Alcúdia with “Immortals”, his new artistic stage and the fifth album of his career. It is a concert designed to be enjoyed calmly (and sing along), in a large outdoor format and with careful production.

✅ Why go

It is one of those “special” dates: few stops on the tour and a new repertoire, perfect if you fancy an emotional concert but with summer energy.

❌ To take into account

Ticket sales are carried out on an external platform (Rubio Produccions), so it is advisable to buy them in advance.

📍 Data

Date: Friday, July 17, 2026

Time: 22:00

Place: Plaça de Toros, Alcúdia

Duration: 1 h 30 min

Tickets: €40 (advance) · €40 (box office)

This spring, the Madina Mayurqa Foundation presents two special musical evenings outside the main program of the Cap Rocat Festival, expanding the festival's cultural offering while supporting emerging talent and bringing classical music to new audiences.

The concerts will take place in the spectacular Cap Rocat Concert Hall, in collaboration with the Mallorca Me Suena music initiative, known for creating intimate concerts in unique locations across the island. These concerts showcase leading musicians from Mallorca and around the world, offering audiences the opportunity to experience classical music in an extraordinary setting overlooking the Mediterranean.

Programming

• April 18, 2026 – Fullana and friendsThe Mallorcan violinist Francisco Fullana will perform alongside an international ensemble made up of Nina Heidenreich, Eszter Haffner, Hanga Fehér, Antonia Straka and Llorenç Rosal.
• The program includes works by important classical composers: Joseph Haydn, Isaac Albéniz and Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky.
• April 25, 2026 – Earth and InfinityGeorgian pianist David Khrikuli presents a solo recital that explores three distinct musical worlds.
• The program combines the visionary mysticism of Alexander Scriabin, the dramatic intensity of Franz Liszt, and the lyrical elegance of Frédéric Chopin.
• The concert traces a journey from intimate romantic expression to the most transcendent and visionary dimensions of the piano repertoire.

The spring concerts are part of the Cap Rocat Festival's social and educational initiatives, which aim to support local and emerging musicians while enriching Mallorca's cultural life beyond the summer festival. Later in the year, the foundation will also host the Autumn Charity Concerts, benefit concerts featuring members of the Cap Rocat Festival Choir, raising funds for a charitable cause.

These initiatives complement the festival's main summer program, which takes place on July 31, August 1 and August 2, 2026, under the artistic direction of Ilias Tzempetonidis and with the participation of internationally renowned artists such as Juan Diego Flórez, Lise Davidsen and Freddie De Tommaso.

Data

• Location:Hotel Cap Rocat, Cala Blava-Llucmajor, Mallorca
• Dates:April 18 and 25, 2026
• Tickets:Tickets are now available through the festival's official website.

Under the magic of a centuries-old tree, in the heart of the forest, a unique experience is born: a piano surrounded by 200 candles, delicately suspended among its branches, creating an intimate and enveloping atmosphere.

The concert is performed by the Mallorcan pianist and composer David Gómez, an artist of the prestigious international label Warner Classics, with a solid track record of ten albums as a composer.

This year presentsPortraitHis tenth album: an intimate and deeply personal work, composed of pieces dedicated to people who have marked his life. Each piece is a small musical portrait, full of emotion and sensitivity.

An evening to stop time and let yourself be carried away by the music in a truly unforgettable setting.

The figure of Frédéric Chopin will be the focus of a unique evening combining musicological reflection and a live musical experience. Next Saturday, May 9th, at 6:00 PM, a discussion dedicated to the Polish composer will take place, moderated by Antoni Pizà and featuring the participation of leading international specialists: John Rink, Moritz Weber, and Francisco Javier Albo.

This symposium, which will be conducted mostly in English, will offer a deep and multidisciplinary look at the work, interpretation and legacy of Chopin, bringing together leading voices in the field of musicology and contemporary music criticism.

The session will culminate with a piano recital by Juan Carlos Fernández Nieto, whose solid international career and interpretive sensitivity place him as one of the most outstanding pianists of his generation.

🎼Recital program

The concert will include a selection of some of Chopin's most emblematic works:

• Ballad op. 23 no. 1
• Polonaise op. 40 no. 1
• Nocturnes, Op. 48
• Polonaise op. 26 no. 1
• Mazurkas op. 59
• Polonaise op. 53 “Eroica”
• Andante Spianato and Great Polonaise Brillante op. 22

👥Participants

Juan Carlos Fernández Nieto

A Spanish-American pianist with a distinguished international career, he has performed as a soloist with major orchestras in Europe and America. His international acclaim was solidified after his Carnegie Hall debut. He has won prizes in prestigious competitions and has maintained an active recording and concert career.

John Rink

A renowned musicologist, he has published extensively on musical performance, 19th-century music, and digital musicology. He is editor-in-chief ofThe Complete Chopin: A New Critical EditionHe has also directed important research projects such as Chopin Online. Since 2015, he has been a member of the jury for the Fryderyk Chopin International Piano Competition.

Moritz Weber

A pianist, teacher, and cultural journalist, she combines her artistic activity with musical analysis and dissemination. She regularly collaborates with the Swiss public radio station SRF 2 Kultur, and her research on Chopin has garnered international acclaim. Her interest in original sources led her to study Polish to delve deeper into the composer's correspondence.

Antoni Pizà

A musicologist and popularizer, he is the driving force behind this event. He has taught at institutions such as Hofstra University, the City University of New York, and the Balearic Islands Higher Conservatory of Music. He currently directs the Foundation for Iberian Music at the Graduate Center (CUNY).

Francisco Javier Albo

With a doctorate in musicology from the City University of New York, he has focused his research on the reception of Chopin's music in the 19th century. His work combines historical study with contemporary perspectives on musical performance and perception.

International Jazz Day arrives in Mallorca on April 30, 2026, in a unique setting: the Fundació Miró Mallorca. This event celebrates the union between music and art, highlighting the relationship between the work of Joan Miró and the creative freedom of jazz.

Under the motto“Miró & Jazz”Jazz is recognized as a universal language that promotescreativity, freedom and dialogue. 🎶

🕒 Event sessions

The program is divided into two sessions oftwo hours each:

• 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
• 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Both sessions will feature performances byTocabemolls Jazz Band, a group of young musicians from among8 and 15 years old, led byEmili Vivas.

📍 Practical information

• Place:Fundació Miró Mallorca, Carrer de Saridakis, 29, Palma de Mallorca
• Entrance:free (limited capacity)
• Organizers:Fundació Miró Mallorca, Ireneu Segarra Music School and UNESCO Center Mallorca

✨ Jazz, art and values

International Jazz Day, created byHerbie Hancockand theUNESCOIt seeks to strengthen human relationships and promote universal values through music. This event in Mallorca is a unique opportunity to enjoy local talent and experience jazz in a top-tier cultural setting.