One of the most legendary and prestigious venues on the international stage

Tourism, Culture, and Sports Minister Jaume Bauzà states that this is “confirmation that the talent of our islands has international projection and recognition.”

The Symphony Orchestra of the Balearic Islands will give a special concert at the Sala Verdi in Milan, one of the most legendary venues in the world. Under the baton of its principal conductor, Pablo Mielgo, the orchestra will perform El Tambor de Granaderos (Prelude) by R. Chapí; Interlude and Dance from La Vida Breve, The Three-Cornered Hat, and Nights in the Gardens of Spain by Manuel de Falla. The latter will feature the renowned solo pianist Davide Cabassi.

Balearic Minister of Tourism, Culture, and Sports, Jaume Bauzà, emphasised that the orchestra’s performance at Milan’s Sala Verdi represents a significant milestone: “It confirms that the talent born in our islands has the potential and recognition to shine on the world’s most prestigious stages.” He added, “Our institutions will continue working to ensure that Balearic culture crosses borders.”

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The Symphony Orchestra of the Balearic Islands to Perform a Special Concert on May 14 at the Iconic Sala Verdi in Milan

Cristina Martínez, Manager of the Symphony Orchestra of the Balearic Islands (OSIB), also commented that this is not only an artistic achievement, but an opportunity “to project our cultural talent to the world. It is another step in consolidating the OSIB project and its image as the leading cultural institution of the Balearic Islands.”

OSIB’s principal conductor, Pablo Mielgo, expressed his pride in closing the orchestral season of the Italian Orchestras Foundation at such a prestigious venue: “It is an honor for us as an orchestra—and for me as conductor—to conclude this cycle at such a legendary venue as Sala Verdi in Milan.” He also highlighted that performing a repertoire that is deeply rooted in their identity yet internationally appreciated ensures the artistic success of the orchestra.

Pianist Davide Cabassi will be the soloist in Nights in the Gardens of Spain by Manuel de Falla. He made his debut at the age of thirteen with the RAI Symphony Orchestra in Milan, performing Shostakovich’s Piano Concerto No. 2 under the baton of Vladimir Delman. This debut marked the beginning of a brilliant solo career that has led him to perform with some of the world’s top orchestras, including the Münchner Philharmoniker, La Scala Philharmonic Orchestra, Russian Chamber Orchestra, and Magdeburg Philharmoniker, among many others. He has collaborated with renowned conductors such as Gustav Kuhn, James Conlon, Daniele Gatti, and Asher Fisch.

He has performed in Italy’s most prestigious venues such as the Società del Quartetto, Serate Musicali, and Società dei Concerti. His international acclaim has taken him across 35 U.S. states, as well as to China and Japan, with appearances at renowned venues such as Carnegie Hall in New York, Rachmaninoff Hall in Moscow, and the Mozarteum in Salzburg. A passionate chamber musician, Cabassi founded the Baggio Sinfonietta in 2018 and has an extensive repertoire, including numerous contemporary compositions written especially for him.