National Conservatory of Music announces its Clarinetísimo Festival 2026

Santo Domingo. - With the support of the General Directorate of Fine Arts and the Ministry of Culture, the National Conservatory of Music is preparing to celebrate the 18th edition of the Clarinetísimo Festival, from March 16 to 20, which will have Colombia as the guest country.

The details of the event were offered during a press conference in the institution's atrium, where, in addition, the promotional poster was officially presented.

Paola González, director of the Conservatory; Roberto Medina, director of the festival, and Darleny González, coordinator of the same, participated in the meeting, with the presence of students, teachers and representatives of the media.

According to González, the program will include master classes, workshops, talks, concerts, ensembles, exhibitions, premieres and tributes, with international and local guests. The activities will be open to the general public and free of charge.

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The extensive agenda will take place at the Conservatory and the Cultural Center of Spain, in the Colonial Zone.
Among the six invited clarinetists are the Colombians Mauricio Murcia, Julio Panadero and Hernán Gutiérrez. Also, the Italian Giovanni Punzi and the Duo Tacoa, from Colombia.

The Clarinetísimo Festival is supported by the Ministry of Culture, the General Directorate of Fine Arts, the Sinfonía Foundation, the Cultural Center of Spain, Instrumentos Giraldez/Yamaha, Buffet Crampon, Cappuccino Restaurant, La Barra, and the University of Caldas.