Spanish Guitar & Bach Toccata at Saint‐Jacques‐le‐Majeur — Church

About the Event

In the beautiful historic center of Nice, the Church of Saint‐Jacques‐le‐Majeur (Église du Gesù) provides a magnificent setting for an exceptional concert celebrating highlights from 400 years of Spanish guitar music. The program journeys through centuries of musical history, combining the expressive colors of the guitar with the grandeur of the organ, including Bach’s famous Toccata and Fugue in D Minor and the Prelude No. 1 from The Well‐Tempered Clavier. Spanish masterpieces such as Gaspar Sanz’s Canarios, Francisco Tárrega’s Recuerdos de la Alhambra, and Isaac Albéniz’s evocative Granada and Asturias showcase the rich traditions and virtuosity of the Spanish guitar. Works by Agustín Barrios and Antonio Vivaldi add lyrical depth and brilliant contrast.

Fabio Montomoli — Guitar
Italian guitarist Fabio Montomoli, winner of seven of the most important national guitar competitions — including first prize at the International “Mauro Giuliani” Guitar Competition in 1992 — is internationally recognized for his refined musicality and virtuoso technique. Following these successes, he began an extensive concert career that has taken him to major concert seasons worldwide, with tours across the United States, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, Africa, and Oceania, performing more than 1,000 concerts both as a soloist and with orchestra.

Luc Ragomaharisoa
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.