The Department of Culture, through the Ramón Gaya Museum, has organized several events to mark next week the anniversary of the birth of the universal artist from Murcia, which takes place on Sunday.
These activities begin Friday with the presentation of the story, published by the Ministry of Education, Training and Employment, 'The boy who became a great painter Ramon Gaya', written by Spain's degree in History and Art History Maria Teresa Carter, and with illustrations by artist and cartoonist Alvaro Peña.
Following the publication of Francis Salzillo (2007), Jose Monino, Count of Floridablanca (2008) and Carmen Conde (2009), Ramón Gaya continues with the path taken in the collection 'The child came to be. "
In this way, colleges and libraries throughout the region will have the opportunity to learn about the history of Velázquez Prize 2002.
Ramon Gaya was a true lover of music.
Thus, the museum that bears his name houses 10 October, when we commemorate the opening of this and the birth of the painter, a tribute concert, traditional flamenco.
In this special year, music will fill the Plaza de Santa Catalina in memory of Ramón Gaya on Sunday, the day that commemorates the birth of the artist from Murcia, and also marks the twentieth anniversary of the museum.
At 13 hours the Bacons Bridge Plectrum Orchestra perform a concert of classical music, performing works by Bach, Vivaldi and Handel, among others.
At 20 hours will be the turn of the singer Rocío Luna, brilliant winner of 2010 Golden Melon Festival Ferro I accompanied on guitar by Fernando Rodriguez, who offered a recital of flamenco.
Following the organization of a dozen exhibitions in Murcia, Madrid, Valencia, Burgos, Caravaca de la Cruz and Rome, which enabled a better understanding of the work and approach the person, on Thursday 14 will open the exhibition 'The first Ramón Gaya: 1910-1931 "which includes paintings from the early days of the artist and which will remain open until January.
This commemorative week closes on Friday 15, the day that marks the fifth anniversary of the death of the painter, the guitar concerto "In memory of Ramon Gaya 'Carmen María Ros.
This guitar Murcia has appeared in recitals in venues such as Theatre Royal, Auditorio Nacional, Auditorio Manuel de Falla, Fundación Juan March, Teatro Nacional de Cuba, Teatro García Lorca Lisbon, Palau de la Música de Valencia, Instituto Cervantes in Munich .. .
He has also given concerts in Canada, Germany, Cuba, Italy, Portugal, Israel, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Greece, Romania, France, Finland and Japan.
She has been invited to participate as a teacher and concert juror in numerous international festivals and competitions.
Source: Ayuntamiento de Murcia