Église Saint‐Jacques‐le‐Majeur de Nice: Spanish Guitar & Bach Toccata

About the Event

Nestled in the stunning historic center of Nice, the Church of Saint‐Jacques‐le‐Majeur (Église du Gesù) offers a splendid backdrop for a remarkable concert highlighting 300 years of Spanish guitar music. This program traverses centuries of musical evolution, merging the guitar's expressive tones with the organ's magnificence. Audiences will experience Bach’s renowned Toccata and Fugue in D Minor alongside the Fantasia on Themes from Verdi’s La Traviata. Spanish masterpieces like Gaspar Sanz’s Canarios, Francisco Tárrega’s Recuerdos de la Alhambra, and Isaac Albéniz’s stirring Asturias demonstrate the Spanish guitar's rich tradition and virtuosity. Pieces by Agustín Barrios Mangoré and Antonio Vivaldi enrich the program with lyrical depth and dazzling contrast.

Adelaide Gemo – Classical Guitar
Adelaide Gemo began studying classical guitar with her father at the age of six and quickly distinguished herself in national and international competitions, winning top prizes including the “E. Mercatali” (2015), “Live Guitar” in Bale‐Valle, Croatia (2016), and “Città di Piove di Sacco” (2017), where she also received the “Paolo Muggia” Special Prize for best guitar performance. She has already recorded two CDs, showcasing her virtuosic technique and expressive interpretations of classical and contemporary repertoire. Adelaide continues to perform at concerts and festivals, sharing her passion for guitar with audiences across Italy and beyond.

Luc Ragomaharisoa – Organ
Organist Luc Ragomaharisoa is one of the most outstanding musicians of his generation. With a distinctive technique and a deep connection to music, he brings the organ to life in all its splendor and diversity.