Artists
Friday, August 31, 2026
Opera gala
Juan Diego Flórez
Tenor
Born in Lima in 1973, tenor Juan Diego Flórez began his musical training at the National Conservatory of Music in Lima and continued his vocal studies at the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia. His international career began in 1996 after his debut at the Rossini Opera Festival in Pesaro, followed that same year by his debut at La Scala under the baton of Riccardo Muti, events that marked the beginning of a career with worldwide renown.
Since then, he has performed in major international opera houses, including the Metropolitan Opera in New York, the Royal Opera House in London, the Vienna State Opera, the Opéra National de Paris, and La Scala in Milan. Recognized as one of the great voices of bel canto, he has particularly excelled in the repertoire of Rossini, Bellini, and Donizetti, later expanding his repertoire to include French opera and certain roles by Verdi and Puccini.
His extensive discography has received numerous international awards. Committed to music education and social inclusion, in 2011 he founded Sinfonía por el Perú, a leading initiative in music education for young people.
Pablo Mielgo
Director
With a mission to make music accessible to all, Pablo Mielgo regularly conducts on stages such as the Wiener Musikverein in Vienna, Carnegie Hall in New York and many others in Latin America and the Middle East. The Madrid-born conductor, Artistic and Music Director of the Orquesta Simfònica de les Illes Balears (OSIB) and the Symphony Orchestra of the Americas (SOTA), has driven the development of both ensembles based on his extensive international experience.
Mielgo has worked with orchestras such as the Simón Bolívar Symphony, the Arena di Verona and the Qatar Philharmonic, as well as collaborating with institutions such as the Teatro Real in Madrid, the New World Symphony in Miami, the National Ballet of Spain and the Orchestra of China, among others.
Symphony Orchestra of the Balearic Islands (OSIB)
Founded in 1988, the OSIB has become one of Spain's symphonic benchmarks. Currently under the direction of maestro Pablo Mielgo, over the last 25 years, the OSIB has accompanied international soloists such as Juan Diego Flórez, Frank Peter Zimmermann, Emmanuel Pahud or Khatia Buniatishvili. The OSIB has travelled abroad for performances in Zurich with mezzo Kate Lindsey, the concert at Radio Hall France in Paris with Kathia Buniatishvili, and the concert at the Civilization Rooms of the UN Palace of Nations in Geneva.
Receiving the Balearic Islands’ Gold Medal in 2020, one of the OSIB's main objectives is to showcase the works of local composers. Working with a label that allows them to distribute their recordings across more than40 musical platforms, the OSIB displays the talent and international scope of the Balearic Islands, as well as their commitment to supporting culture as an essential element for the future of the region.
Cap Rocat Festival Choir
The Coro Festival Cap Rocat is a symbol of unity, diversity and cultural transcendence. This initiative not only promises to leave an indelible mark on the current cultural scene, but also serves as a testimony to the cultural richness of the island and represents a pillar in the preservation and promotion of artistic heritage for future generations.
Maestro Joan Company has launched an extraordinary initiative with the creation of a special choir for the Festival, marking a new milestone in the promotion of the island's cultural heritage. This innovative proposal opens the doors to a wide range of talents, from passionate amateurs to renowned professionals, giving them the unique opportunity to share the stage with some of the most outstanding artists of our time.
Saturday, August 1, 2026
Rudolf Buchbinder
Rudolf Buchbinder
Pianist
Pianist Rudolf Buchbinder is one of the leading figures in piano performance today. With a career spanning more than six decades, his approach to the great repertoire is distinguished by its balance between tradition and innovation, stylistic rigor, and interpretive freedom. His interpretations of Ludwig van Beethoven's works are considered international benchmarks.
Buchbinder has performed Beethoven's 32 piano sonatas in complete cycles around the world on numerous occasions and was the first pianist to present them in their entirety during a single summer at the Salzburg Festival. To mark his 75th birthday, Deutsche Grammophon released the Buchbinder: Beethoven edition, which brings together the complete recording of the sonatas and the five piano concertos.
He has collaborated with some of the most prestigious orchestras and conductors on the international scene and is an honorary member of institutions such as the Vienna Philharmonic and the Israel Philharmonic. Committed to musical research, he maintains an outstanding collection of original sources. For more than fifteen years, he has been the artistic director of the Grafenegg Festival, one of the most influential orchestral festivals in Europe.
Sunday, August 2, 2026
Tosca
Giacomo Sagripanti
Director
Music director of the Tbilisi State Opera Theatre, Giacomo Sagripanti is considered one of the most outstanding conductors of his generation on the international scene. In 2016, he was awarded the Opera Award for Best Young Conductor of the Year in London, a recognition that gave his career a decisive boost. He began his career in Italy and Germany and was soon invited to conduct at some of Europe's leading theaters and festivals. He has worked regularly at venues such as the Opéra de Paris, the Royal Opera House in London, the Wiener Staatsoper, the Teatro alla Scala, the Gran Teatre del Liceu, the Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow, and the Metropolitan Opera in New York, among many others. His repertoire ranges from Italian bel canto to the great Romantic and French repertoire.
He also maintains an intense symphonic activity with leading European orchestras and is a regular guest at major festivals. In the 2024–2025 season, he was named Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres by the French Ministry of Culture in recognition of his dedication to the French repertoire.
Lise Davidsen
Tosca
Norwegian soprano Lise Davidsen is one of the most important voices on the international opera scene today. In 2026, she will return with her eagerly awaited debut as Isolde in Tristan und Isolde in new productions at the Gran Teatre del Liceu in Barcelona and the Metropolitan Opera in New York, conducted by Yannick Nézet-Séguin.
Davidsen performs regularly at major international theaters and festivals, including the Metropolitan Opera, the Royal Ballet & Opera in London, the Vienna State Opera, the Paris Opera, the Bayreuth Festival, the Aix-en-Provence Festival, and La Scala in Milan. He regularly collaborates with orchestras such as the Vienna Philharmonic, the Berlin Philharmonic, and the London Philharmonic Orchestra, and is also a highly sought-after recitalist.
An exclusive artist with Decca Classics, she was the winner of Operalia and the Queen Sonja Competition in 2015.
Freddie De Tommaso
Cavaradossi
British-Italian tenor Freddie De Tommaso has established himself as one of the most outstanding voices of his generation, heir to the great tradition of Italian singing. Hailed by The Times as an "opera superstar" and singled out by The Telegraph as "the next Caruso," he stands out for his powerful stage presence and direct communication with the audience.
She performs regularly at some of the world's leading theaters, including the Royal Ballet & Opera in London, the Metropolitan Opera in New York, the Vienna State Opera, La Scala in Milan, the Paris Opera, and the Gran Teatre del Liceu in Barcelona. Her repertoire ranges from bel canto to the great roles of Verdi and Puccini, with particular acclaim for Tosca, La bohème, and Norma.
An exclusive artist with Decca Classics, his albums Passione and Il Tenore reached number one in the classical charts and earned him the BBC Music Magazine Newcomer Award.
Scarpia
Ludovic Tézier
French baritone Ludovic Tézier is recognized as one of the great voices of contemporary opera. After training in Marseille and Paris, he began his international career on stages such as Lucerne, Toulouse, and Lyon, and has since been a regular guest at the world's leading opera houses, including the Metropolitan Opera in New York, the Wiener Staatsoper, the Opéra national de Paris, the Deutsche Oper Berlin, La Scala in Milan, the Gran Teatre del Liceu in Barcelona, the Teatro Real in Madrid, and the Royal Opera House in London, as well as at major festivals such as Salzburg and Aix-en-Provence.
Particularly admired for his interpretations of Verdi's great repertoire—Rigoletto, Macbeth, Simon Boccanegra, La traviata, and Don Carlo—his extensive repertoire also includes French and German operas. An exclusive Sony Classical artist, he has starred in landmark recordings and is highly active in concerts and recitals, with a special focus on French and German lieder.
Sebastià Serra
Angelotti
Born in Palma de Mallorca in 1995, bass-baritone Sebastià Serra began his musical training on his native island, where he took his first steps in choral and stage performance before beginning his studies at the Professional Conservatory of Music and Dance of Mallorca. During this period, he made his debut in various operatic roles, including Tosca, Il trovatore, and Mozart's Requiem.
He continued his training at the Conservatorio Superior de las Islas Baleares and later at the Escuela de Ópera de Sabadell and the Conservatorio del Liceu, where he performed roles such as Leporello (Don Giovanni) and Don Alfonso (Così fan tutte). In 2023, he received the Ópera Actual Scholarship for the advancement of young talent.
Between 2023 and 2025, he was part of the Accademia di Canto Lirico del Teatro di San Carlo in Naples, where he made his debut in productions such as Il matrimonio segreto, Don Giovanni, Attila, La fanciulla del West, and Don Carlo, as well as participating in symphonic-choral concerts. He has been honored with several awards in international competitions and is increasingly active in opera and concert performances.
Tomeu Bibiloni
sacristan
Born in Palma de Mallorca, baritone Tomeu Bibiloni has built a solid career in the operatic and symphonic repertoire. He has performed numerous operatic roles, including Malatesta (Don Pasquale), Masetto (Don Giovanni), Papageno (Die Zauberflöte), Guglielmo (Così fan tutte), Schaunard (La bohème), Ping (Turandot), and the Sacristan (Tosca), among others.
Its activities also include an extensive concert repertoire, with works such as Handel's Messiah, Brahms' German Requiem, Beethoven's Ninth Symphony, and great choral scores by Bach, Mozart, Haydn, and Fauré. He has performed in theaters and auditoriums such as the Teatro Real, the Gran Teatre del Liceu, the Palau de les Arts, the Teatro de la Maestranza, the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, and the Palau de la Música Catalana, as well as participating in prominent festivals.
He has collaborated with renowned musical and stage directors and leading orchestras in Spain and Europe. He recently recorded the album La bona cançó que jo vull cantar, dedicated to songs by Baltasar Bibiloni, and maintains an active operatic and symphonic schedule.
Francesco Domenico Doto
Spoletta
Italian tenor Francesco Domenico Doto, born in Sicignano degli Alburni, completed his musical training at the Luigi Cherubini Conservatory in Florence and at the Accademia di Perfezionamento del Teatro di San Carlo in Naples, where he worked with Mariella Devia. He won the 2023 Spoleto Competition and the Voce d’Angelo prize in Parma.
He has performed on stages such as the Teatro di San Carlo, the Erl Festspiele, the Municipal Theater of Rio de Janeiro, the Philharmonie de Paris, the Auditorium du Louvre, as well as in theaters throughout Italy and Europe. His repertoire includes roles such as Paolino, Rinuccio, Fenton, Macduff, Gabriele Adorno, and Corrado. He has worked under the direction of maestros such as Daniel Oren, Dan Ettinger, and Asher Fisch, and has shared the stage with leading performers on the international opera scene. His career is in full swing, gradually establishing itself on the European opera scene.
Artistic Director
Ilias Tzempetonidis
Greek artistic director Ilias Tzempetonidis began his career in 1996 working with the Bayerische Staatsoper in Munich. Since then, he has become one of the most prestigious and influential personalities on the international operatic scene, fostering the careers of some of today's most famous classical singers.
Tzempetonidis has been Director of Artistic Planning and Casting at the Greek National Opera in Athens, Director of Casting at the Teatro alla Scala in Milan and Director of Casting at the Opéra National de Paris. He has also regularly participated as a jury member in prominent international competitions, always motivated by his eagerness to help develop and nurture the next generation of leading artists. In addition, Tzempetonidis is artistic advisor to the Tiroler Festspiele in Austria, a festival conducted by Jonas Kaufmann, and casting advisor to the New York Philharmonic under the musical direction of Gustavo Dudamel. He is also artistic director of the Teatro di San Carlo in Naples and its Accademia per Cantanti Lirici.
From 2027, he will be artistic advisor to the Maggio Musicale Fiorentino.