Paola Requena

Join us for the exciting new concert of the Guitarrísimo series, presented by the Instituto Cervantes Manchester, the Society of Ibero-American and Latin American Music, and Pixaudio. Enjoy an incredible performance by Paola Requena with her programme featuring Granados, Albéniz, Piazzolla among others.

Paola Requena is one of the most outstanding guitarists on the international scene. She has captivated audiences and critics at prestigious festivals such as the Castell de Peralada, the Granada Festival of Music and Dance, and the Barcelona International Guitar Competition.

She has been awarded and recognised in competitions such as the Francisco Tárrega International Competition in Benicàssim, the Printemps de la Guitare in Belgium, and the Andrés Segovia International Competition in La Herradura, helping to establish her reputation as one of the most brilliant performers of her generation.

She has performed on stages across Europe, Morocco, and Algeria, appearing as a soloist with renowned ensembles such as the Valencia Symphony Orchestra, the Collegium Instrumentale, and the Cartagena Chamber Orchestra. As part of chamber music projects, she collaborates with Carmesí Guitar Duo and Contrastes Duo, showcasing her versatility as a musician.

In recent years, she has been invited to perform in iconic venues such as the Sergei Rachmaninov Russian Conservatory in Paris, the Musical Instruments Museum in Brussels, the Zaryadye Music Hall in Moscow, the Hofburg Imperial Palace in Vienna, and the Instituto Cervantes, bringing the beauty of Spanish guitar to audiences worldwide.

Since 2007, she has regularly participated in television recordings with a Madrid-based production company, with broadcasts on TVE1, TVE2, Clan, Antena 3, and Tele 5.

Beyond her performing career, she is deeply committed to education, delivering masterclasses at conservatoires in Spain, France, and Belgium, and sharing her knowledge with the next generation of guitarists.