Past Editions
FIMNa 2010
The International Festival of Music of Navarra (FIMNa) had its third edition in August 2010 in Eugi, in the Esteríbar Valley of Navarra. Welcoming once again young and established musicians from a broader range of countries (UK, Iceland, Ireland, Spain, Germany, USA and Italy), FIMNa expanded its range of activities and concerts and established itself. During the week of the festival, Eugi became once again a centre for learning, creativity and the exchange of artistic ideas.
FIMNa’s 2010 consisted of an exciting mix of concerts, workshops and the premiere of a new Pilgrim Song written by John Barber in collaboration with children from the Esteribar Valley as part of its outreach programme: FIMNa in the Community. As well, violinist Marta Ramírez was granted a full scholarship (The Sarasate Scholarship) in FIMNa’s first professional apprentice programme as part of the 2010 FIMNa in the Community outreach project. Marta worked alongside English composer John Barber and other resident musicians during several days of workshops and also played in the final performance. The recipient of the Sarasate Scholarship is selected in collaboration with the Conservatorio Superior de Música de Navarra.
FIMNa also brought its music across the border to France once again, this time to the beautiful church of Saint Étienne de Baïgorry. This was the start of a unique collaboration with Baïgorry’s Organ Association and their Festival Musical de Basse Navarre, the first step in a cross-border relationship between the two festivals which will develop in future years within the framework of cooperation between the regions of Aquitania and Navarra. This project is embedded within the Council of Eugi´s objectives and projects at present which aim at developing social, cultural and economic links between the Baigorri Valley and Eugi.
During the festival, several pieces had their Spanish or French premiere:
Spanish Premieres
John Barber
THREE SHORT SONGS
Music Doth Uplift Me, I Keep Such Music, The Fascinating Chill
Gudrun Olafsdottir, mezzosoprano
John Barber, piano
Daníel Bjarnason
NIGHT MUSIC
This is a collaboration with Iceland’s Kirkjubǽjarklaustur Chamber Music Festival which has commissioned the piece for its 20th year anniversary and will see its world premiere on the 8th August 2010.
Gudrún Ólafsdóttir, mezzosoprano
Annette Walther, violin
Elena Jáuregui, violin
Catriona O´Hora, viola
Mara Miribung, cello
Ivana Gavrić, piano
Francisco Javier Jáuregui
CANCIONES SEFARDITAS
Gudrún Ólafsdóttir, mezzosoprano
Francisco Javier Jáuregui, guitar
French Premieres
Agustín Castilla Ávila
CAGED MUSIC
Roncesvalles Duo
Elena Jáuregui, violin
Francisco Javier Jáuregui, guitar
Agustín Castilla Ávila
ADRIANO
Gudrún Ólafsdóttir, mezzosoprano
Francisco Javier Jáuregui, guitar
FIMNa 2010
Artistic Director
Professor Detlef Hahn (Germany)
FIMNa Directors
Elena Jáuregui (España)
Francisco Javier Jáuregui (España)
Artists 2010
John Barber (United Kingdom)
Ivana Gavric (United Kingdom)
Alicia Griffiths Turrillas (Spain)
Elena Jáuregui (Spain)
Francisco Javier Jáuregui (Spain)
Maite Jáuregui (Spain/USA)
Mara Miribung (Italy)
Catriona O´Hora (Ireland)
Gudrún Ólafsdóttir (Iceland)
Annette Walther (Germany)
Sarasate Scholarship 2010
Marta Ramírez García-Mina
FIMNa 2009
After the success of its first year, the International Festival of Music of Navarra (FIMNa) had its second edition in August 2009 in Eugi, in the Esteríbar Valley of Navarra. Welcoming once again young and established musicians from a broader range of countries (UK, Iceland, Brasil, Rusia, Norway, Spain, Germany and Georgia), FIMNa expanded its range of activities and concerts and established itself. During the week of the festival, Eugi became once again a centre for learning, creativity and the exchange of artistic ideas.
FIMNa’s 2009 consisted of an exciting mix of concerts, masterclasses, outreach projects as well as the premiere of a piece written for flamenco guitar and string quartet by composer Antonio Gómez Schneekloth. The Navarrese artist Faustino Aizkorbe also collaborated with FIMNa to create a work of art for our concerts in the Eugi Church.
The Mitya Quartet, with violinists Amaya Razkin and Asier Jiménez, violist Paloma Ortas and cellist Igor Saenz, were granted the Sarasate Scholarship, to take part in the chamber music masterclasses with Artistic Director and Professor Detlef Hahn and the flamenco workshop with Óscar Herrero and composer-in-residence Antonio Gómez Schneekloth.
The recipients of the Sarasate Scholarship were selected in collaboration with the Conservatorio Superior de Música de Navarra.
The festival also organised a number of musical Workshops in the community, involving almost fifty children aged three to fourteen. It was a unique opportunity for these children to hear and learn about musical instruments from FIMNa’s musicians and enjoy a creative and educational musical experience.
FIMNa 2009
Artistic Director
Professor Detlef Hahn (Germany)
Festival Directors
Elena Jáuregui (Spain)
Francisco Javier Jáuregui (Spain)
Piano accompanist
Juan Carlos Cornelles (Spain)
Artists 2009
María Jesús Comerón Etxeberría (Spain)
Charlotte Hahn (United Kingdom)
Óscar Herrero (Spain)
Alexander Karpeyev (Russia)
Alexander Khatiskatsi (Georgia)
Camilla Kjoll (Norway)
Bjarne Magnus (Norway)
Sebastian Müller (Germany)
Gudrún Ólafsdóttir (Iceland)
Antonio Gómez Schneekloth (Germany)
Joana Thomé (Brazil)
Anvar Turdyev (Russia)
Ruth Walters (United Kingdom)
Christopher Wright (United Kingdom)
Sarasate Scholarship 2009
Cuarteto Mitya
Amaya Razkin
Asier Jiménez
Paloma Ortas
Igor Sáenz
FIMNa 2008
Summer Festival
The International Festival of Music of Navarra (FIMNa) had its first edition in August 2008 in Eugi, in the Esteríbar Valley of Navarra. Welcoming eighteen musicians from various countries and under the artistic direction of Detlef Hahn (UK, Ireland, China, Norway, Spain, Germany and Switzerland), FIMNa debuted to great public and critical acclaim. During the week of the festival, Eugi became a centre for learning, creativity and the exchange of artistic ideas. The people of this beautiful Navarrese village welcomed both young and established musicians from different countries, inviting them to their houses, driving them in their cars and sharing their food. A magical atmosphere was created which was enjoyed by people of all ages.
FIMNa 2008 consisted of a series of violin master classes, taught by Professor Detlef Hahn, concerts and other musical activities involving students and invited artists of the festival.
FIMNa granted a full scholarship (The Sarasate Scholarship) to the young Navarrese violinist Uxue Gárate, to take part in the masterclass programme with Professor Hahn.
The festival also organised a number of musical Workshops in the community, involving almost fifty children aged three to fourteen. It was a unique opportunity for these children to hear and learn about musical instruments from FIMNa’s musicians and enjoy a creative and educational musical experience.
Tribute Concert to Sarasate in Madrid
In December 2008, FIMNa organised a tribute concert in Madrid to the legendary violin virtuoso Pablo Sarasate in the year marking the centenary of his death. The concert took place on Monday the 15th of December in the Manuel de Falla Hall of the Real Conservatorio Superior de Música de Madrid. Several of Sarasate’s works were performed as well as other pieces from the violin and cello repertoire. The programme also included the premiere of a new piece, Finding Sarasate, by Federico Jusid, commissioned by FIMNa especially for this occasion. The new work was premiered by Norwegian violinist Anders Nilsson and Italian pianist Anna Barbero.
FIMNa 2008
Artistic Director
Professor Detlef Hahn (Germany)
Festival Directors
Elena Jáuregui (Spain)
Francisco Javier Jáuregui (Spain)
Piano accompanist
Juan Carlos Cornelles (Spain)
Invited Artists
Charlotte Hahn (United Kingdom)
Fabienne Leresche (Switzerland)
Bjarne Magnus (Norway)
Anders Nilsson (Norway)
Yi Yang (China)
Participants
Vilde Sandve Alnæs (Norway)
Maria Angelika Carlsen (Norway)
Uxue Gárate Fernández (Spain)
Jonathan Gaus (Switzerland)
Emilie Heldal Lidsheim (Norway)
Ragnhild Lien (Norway)
Aisling Manning (Ireland)
Sebastian Mueller (Germany)
Anne Catherine Vonaesch (Switzerland)
Rachel Weiser (Switzerland)
Sarsate Scholarship 2008
Uxue Gárate Fernández
