Sounds of the soul. Homage to the Guarania

In 1925, the Paraguayan composer José Asunción Flores created a musical genre that was to have a profound impact on Paraguay's identity: the guarania. Characterized by lyricism, a profound melody and a calm tempo that evokes the nostalgia and beauty of the Paraguayan landscape, the guarania has become a symbol of Paraguay's culture and way of life.

In the guarania, indigenous and european influences combine to create a unique sonority that bears witness to the country's history. Renowned artists from Paraguay and Latin America have interpreted it. The transmission of this music is alive  and plays a central role in the country's everyday life - at celebrations, family gatherings and cultural events.

In December 2024, Guarania was recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. With this concert we celebrate the 100th anniversary of this emblematic musical genre.

With:
José Mongelós, tenor
Enrique Ríos Careaga, clarinet
Diego Sánchez Haase, composition, piano, harpsichord

José Mongelós is a Paraguayan tenor who trained in Asunción, Buenos Aires, New York and Berlin. His vocal and artistic versatility has taken him to stages on four continents, with a repertoire ranging from traditional opera to contemporary music.

Enrique Ríos Careaga is an outstanding Paraguayan clarinettist with a solid career in the symphonic and chamber music world. He graduated from the National Conservatory of Music of Paraguay and continued his training in Buenos Aires and Switzerland, where he refined his technique and interpretative style.

Diego Sánchez Haase is a Paraguayan conductor, composer, pianist and harpsichordist. He is Chief Conductor of the Symphony Orchestra of the National Congress of Paraguay, President of the Bach Society of Paraguay and Director of the Bicentennial House of Music "Agustín Barrios Mangoré".