DEAR FRIENDS:

From reading these words, you may think that I have fallen prey to excitement, but in truth, they merely want to narrate to you something that has been truly beautiful. Eutherpe is a project dear to many, and every year it multiplies itself a thousand times with your participation. True love, always generous, makes the most beautiful colors shine and turns shadows into wings of hope. I can tell you that I have enjoyed enchanting hands, open smiles, honest gazes, emotion-filled tears, discreet attitudes, loyal hearts and kind gestures, all of which add great happiness. It is wonderful to achieve happiness by letting the joys of others grow free.

I would like to tell you a bit now about the 2010 project: All our concerts in have maintained a very high level of quality and participation throughout the year in both Leon and Valencia, as well as in the special concert cycles arranged between the Foundation and organizations like the Auditorio Ciudad de León: Jóvenes Maestros Internacionales and the Obra Social y Cultural de Caja España: Músicos del Mundo . We also held two Festivals: Music in the Kingdom of León: Masters and Disciples, sponsored by the Junta de Castilla y Leon and the Fundacion Siglo, and another one dedicated to chamber music sponsored by the Foundation Monteleon. Also, this year we were happy to add an international concert tour by the Moreno Gistain brothers. These projects have come to exceed our expectations both in terms of the level of our soloists, and in terms of our audiences, both amazed and grateful.

In our yearly Master Classes, the number of applications exceeded the number of spots available. Piano: Ana Guijarro, great pedagogue and pianist, received in her classes students seeking appropriate guidance and development that will complement their studies in the conservatory.

III International Meeting of Young Pianists Kingdom of León: Joaquin Soriano, Jacques Rouvier and Sergio Perticaroli, three teachers of teachers, and young representatives of the best pianistic schools in the world, all gathered together at the Parador Hostal de San Marcos de León. Pianists arrived from various parts of Europe, Asia and America, with high preparation. Our perpetual collaborator, the Auditorio Ciudad de Leon, hosted two groups of pianists who performed brilliant closing concerts.

VII Course for young pianists, conductors, and youth orchestras. Bruno Aprea, conductor and Joaquin Soriano, pianist, were the exceptional directors of these Master Classes. The members of Eutherpe, as well as the young musicians who came to these courses also from all over the world, were all fascinated by the personality of these two great master teachers.
 

Everything they teach has a delicate sense, wise and full of feelings, such as they are themselves. Students came from all Spanish regions as well as several European, American and Asian countries. In the Auditorio Ciudad de León, the the buzz and expectation of the city´s music life centered on the days 9 and 10 of Septmeber, which put an end to the teachings and to the intense days of great partnership between teachers, students of conducting and piano, and with the very young instrumentalists who formed the Youth Symphony Orchestra of Galicia, which was the guest for the occasion.You can see in the magazine images that show all of what I´m telling you.

This is project prepared for the year 2011:
Concert halls Eutherpe Leon and Valencia.

Concert cycles outside our offices:
- Musicians of the world, Spain, León Auditorium.
- Young international masters, Auditorio Ciudad de León.
- II Festival of Chamber Music, Monteleon Foundation, Auditorio Ciudad de León.
- International Concert Tour by the Moreno Gistain brothers.

Master Classes:
- Piano: Teacher, Ana Guijarro. Dates: April 30 to July 2.
- IV International Meeting of Young Pianists "Kingdom of Leon." Teacher: Joaquín Soriano, Michel Beroff, Sergio Perticaroli, from 5 to 10 July.
- Course VIII for pianists, conductors and youth orchestras. Teachers, Bruno Aprea, and Joaquin Soriano, piano. 10 to 17 September with the Youth Orchestra of Malaga.
- Voice: Teacher, Teresa Berganza in the month of October.

I wish to thank on behalf of the Foundation Eutherpe all of the teachers, students, partners, collaborators, friends and citizens who show a great appreciation for our yearly project. It is easy to understand that without the subsidies received from the institutions and all other private support, we could not go ahead with these projects. We continue to work with and for young musicians. For this reason we ask and appreciate all the help you can give us.
As I said at the outset, maybe my letter overflows with enthusiasm and gratitude. But I'm sure that after this tour of our yearly project that we've shared with you, you will have understood me. Because this dream called Eutherpe is growing every year thanks to you all.

Margarita Morais | President, Eutherpe Foundation


Josu de Solaun | Traducción