Sofía Ros

The Instituto Cervantes Manchester, in collaboration with the Consulate of Spain in Manchester and The Iberian and Latin American Music Society, takes part in the Live at Lunchtime series at The Bridgewater Hall with an exceptional recital by accordionist Sofía Ros. The programme highlights the expressive possibilities of the accordion through music by Isaac Albéniz, Domenico Scarlatti, Enrique Granados and Vyacheslav Semionov. Bringing together works from different periods and traditions, the recital showcases the richness of Spanish musical heritage alongside contemporary writing for the instrument. Through this selection, Sofía Ros offers a vibrant and personal interpretation of repertoire that continues to inspire her artistic development.

Spanish accordionist Sofía Ros is rapidly establishing herself as one of the leading voices of her generation. In 2025, she was named BBC Radio Scotland Young Classical Musician of the Year, following her solo debut with the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra and conductor Andrew Gourlay, performing Piazzolla’s Aconcagua Concerto at Glasgow City Halls. She recently performed alongside Nicola Benedetti at the Opening Night at The Hub of the Edinburgh International Festival.

She has appeared as a soloist with the Concerto Orchestra of the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, after winning First Prize in the institution’s 2024 Concerto Competition. Her 2025/26 season includes recital tours supported by the Hattori Foundation and the Countess of Munster Musical Trust, along with engagements in the International Masters Series of Fundación Eutherpe and the Alicante Concert Society during the 2026/27 season.

Sofía has performed at major international venues such as Carnegie Hall in New York, Musikverein and Konzerthaus in Vienna, Purcell Room in London, Queen’s Hall in Edinburgh, and the Alten Rathaus in Vienna. She has been featured in leading festivals including the Edinburgh International Festival, St Magnus Festival, East Neuk Festival, and Switzerland’s 1001 Harmonies Festival.