Pacific Baroque Festival 2026 - Spanish Connections

Event Description

The 2026 Pacific Baroque Festival invites our audience to delight in the music of baroque Spain. The Iberian Peninsula was heavily influenced by the musical trends of 17th-century Italy and France, whilst drawing on its own folk influences to create a unique musical environment. Important in this was the inclusion of the Spanish guitar, with its idiomatic strumming and plucking. These sounds were emulated in writing for keyboard and string instruments, while prominent Spanish composers who travelled to Italy brought back the baroque forms and styles current there. At the same time, Italian musicians such as Domenico Scarlatti and Luigi Boccherini were drawn to the rich musical life and royal riches of 17th and 18th century Spain and the influence of Spanish baroque music extended to the colonies in America.

This year's Festival brings some of the best music of this special era to Victoria, while providing a sonorous variety with concerts highlighting the organ, guitar, voice, and piano. Appreciate the depth and breadth of the music of baroque Spain with a Festival Pass. If not, there is sure to be a single concert that you’ll love!