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Guest Artists

Our Guest Artists

Festival 2025

Steven Isserlis & Connie Shih

The renowned British cellist Steven Isserlis and the Canadian pianist Connie Shih form a distinguished chamber music duo, internationally recognised for the sensitivity and depth of their performances.

Their partnership, built through numerous tours and recordings, combines the expressiveness of the cello with the rich sound of the piano, making for a musical experience of great intensity and beauty.

Festival 2024

Cuarteto Quiroga

Praised by The New York Times for its “exquisite and interpretively fresh performances” and described as “revolutionary” by The Guardian, Cuarteto Quiroga has established itself as one of the most dynamic and unique quartets of its generation, winning international acclaim from critics and audiences alike for its distinctive personality as well as its bold and original approach to the string quartet repertoire.

Festival 2023

ENSEMBLE DIDEROT & Johannes Pramsohler

Described as “the ensemble for Baroque chamber music” by the German MDR and praised for its “warm tonal brilliance and razor-sharp definition” by Gramophone Magazine, Ensemble Diderot has established itself in recent years as one of the foremost European chamber music groups performing exclusively on period instruments. The French music magazine Classica qualified them as “splendidly prepared to follow in the footsteps of the legendary Musica Antiqua Köln”.

Festival 2022

DÚO RUNGE & AMMON

The brilliant duo formed by the German cellist Eckart Runge and the Chilean pianist Jacques Ammon has a career spanning over 25 years. They share a passion for transcending the boundaries of jazz, tango, rock, theatre and film music within the realm of chamber music. They are regular guests in prominent concert series and festivals, as well as in clubs across Europe, Asia, the United States and South America.

Festival 2019

ANGELA HEWITT

Canadian pianist, world renowned for her exquisite interpretations and vast repertoire. She is a specialist in J.S. Bach and she has innumerable international awards for her exceptional career.

Festival 2019

QUARTETTO DI CREMONA

One of the most important quartets on the international scene. With a trajectory of 20 years and requested in tours by the best venues and festivals in the world. Also very remarkable is its pedagogical facet and the special relationship with the MonteLeón Festival.

Festival 2018

TRIO DI PARMA

One of the piano trios of world reference with almost 30 years of experience. Tradition, sobriety and authenticity. They offered us a wonderful recital.

Festival 2017

DANIEL ROWLAND (Violin) & NATACHA KUDRITSKAYA (Piano)

Two charismatic soloists, vibrant, fresh, inspiring… Both with a brilliant technique and a contagious musicality. It was a very special concert!

Festival 2016

APOLLON MUSAGÈTE QUARTET

From Poland, they enchanted us with their beautiful sound and personality. There is no doubt that “Apollo” is their musical mentor.

Festival 2015

CUARTETO QUIROGA

One of the best Spanish quartets of all time. Bright, expressive, charming. Capable of transmitting an ethical and aesthetic vision that goes beyond music. Thank you!

Festival 2014

NICOLAS ALSTAEDT (Cello) & JOSÉ GALLARDO (Piano)

Two exceptional soloists of brilliant international trajectory that we were lucky enough to listen to in an unforgettable concert.

Festival 2013

QUARTETTO DI CREMONA

We were able to enjoy the perfect balance between passion and rigor, they are considered as heirs of the great Italian quartet tradition. Great musicians and teachers.

Festival 2012

DORIC STRING QUARTET

An exquisite quartet from the UK, whose name “Doric” evoked the subtlety and elegance of this style in its performance.

Festival 2011

ÉBÈNE QUATUOR

One of the brightest and most versatile French string quartets that accompanied us in our 2011 edition. Youth and musical wisdom in equal measure.

Festival 2010

KUSS QUARTETT

It was an honor for us to have the prestigious German quartet Kuss Quartett as guest artists to inaugurate our first edition of the festival in 2010.

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