What's On: Music: Classical & Opera

The German pianist and composer Martin Münch is embarked on a successful career as a concert pianist which he combines with his teaching activity. As part of the "A winter in Ibiza" cycle, he will be performing works by Ravel, Debuss, Scriabin and his own compositions. At Can Ventosa, Av d'Ignasi Wallis, 26. Time: 21:00. Tel: 971 310 111.

Conducted by Manuel Ramon Mas, the island of Ibiza’s own orchestra will offer this traditional Christmas concert. At Can Ventosa, Av. Ignasi Wallis 26. Time: 19:00. Tel: 971 310 111.

This organ concert will be performed by the Catalan Jordi Vergés. At the Church of Sant Bartomeu, Alaró. Time: 20:30.

On the occasion of Santa Cecilia, the patron saint of musicians, the Estol de Xeremiers i Flabiolets d’Artà, A Quatre Veus, Orfeó Artanenc and the Associació Musical Banda de Música will perform this concert. They will offer a selection from the best of their repertoires separately and perform the piece by Tomeu Ginard, ‘Per molts d’anys’ all together. At Teatre d’Artà. Time: 20:30. Cost: €2. Tel: 971 829 700.

At Sant Joan Baptista's church, in Calvià town. Time: 20:00 (after mass). Cost: Free.

On the occasion of Albéniz 100th anniversary, Hotel La Residencia has organised 3 classical music concerts showcasing works by him. The third concert will feature soprano Abigail Sardón and pianist Andreu Riera. At Hotel La Residencia, Son Canals s/n. Time: 19:00. Cost: €20. Booking is necessary. Tel: 971 639 011. More Info...

As part of the 16th International Historical Organ Symposium and Conference of the Balearic Islands, this concert will be given by Andalusian organist Miguel Angel Garcia, director and coordinator of the Historical Organs of Seville cycle and also an outstanding liturgical organist. At Convent of Sant Bonaventura, Convent 19. Time: 20:00. Cost: Free.

Conducted by Salvador Brotons, this concert will feature Carmen Yepes as guest piano soloist. The repertoire includes works by Samper, Schumann, Barber and Gershwin. At the Palma Auditòrium, Paseo Marítimo 18. Time: 20:30. Cost: €26 (stalls), €16 (amphitheatre) and €6 (students). Tel: 971 734 735. More Info...

With guest soloist Óscar Almodóvar (clarinet). At Conservatorio de Música de las Islas, c/ Alfons el Magnànim 64. Time: 19:30.

Concert given by Camerata La Stravaganza. Joana Maria Coll conducts this string quartet formed by Ricardo Duato as violin soloist; Paula Marqués on violin as well, Marta Alter on viola and Emmanuelle Bleuse on cello. At Teatre de Bunyola. Time: 19:30. Cost: Free of charge.

Schola Cantorum will perform the popular "Gloria in excelso" by Vivaldi as well as other works by Leo Delibes, Gounoud, Mozart, Fauré and Listz. Conducted by Marc Vaquer, with guest organist Arnau Reynés. At Iglesia del Convent, Pollensa. Time: 20:00. Cost: Free.

Special concert by the choir "Cor dels Mestres Cantaires", conducted by Irina Capriles. At Iglesia de Sant Felip Neri. Time: 20:00. Cost: Free.

This is the first of a series of 8 events that will be celebrated on a monthly basis. The repertoire includes works by Johann Sebastian Bach and Johann Ludwig Bach. At Iglesia de Santa Magdalena. Time: 20:45. Cost: €15 and €6 for students.

Concert performed by organist Bartomeu Veny. At the Palma Cathedral, calle Palau Reial. Time: 12:00-12:30. Cost: Free.

The programme includes some instrumental moments with symphonies by Mozart and Haydn as well as vocal pieces performed by soprano Barbara Hendricks. At Teatre Principal, Riera 2A. Time: 21:00. Cost: €12-20. Tel: 902 332 211. More Info...

This is the last concert of the 4th Caimari Early Music Festival and the repertoire will include Baroque works. At Church of Sant Francesc, Plaza San Francesc 7. Time: 20:00. Cost: Free.

This concert is part of the 16th International Historical Organ Symposium and Conference of the Balearic Islands and is a tribute to the Franciscan father Antoni Martorell, an acknowledged pedagogue and composer who died in February of 2009. The concert will be performed by organists Tomeu Manresa, Rafel Riera, Toni Mulet, Miquel Bennàssar and Arnau Reynés. At Basilica of Sant Francesc, Plaza Sant Francesc. Palma. Time: 20:30. Cost: Free of charge.

Pianist and composer Montse Orfila was born in Maó in 1970 and descends from a family of musicians and painters. She researching new composition dimensions by analysing the works of great masters of the keyboard. She will be performing a programme of works she has created herself. At the Auditorium of Fundación Sa Nostra, Can Tapera 5. Time: 20:00. Tel: 971 401 001.

Violinist Smerald Spahiu, soprano Paz Juan and baritone Tomeu Bibiloni will perform as guest soloists. They will be accompanied by the Choir of the Foundation of the Teatre Principal of Palma and the Girls and Boys Choir and conducted by new resident Salvador Brotons. The programme includes works by Borgunyó, Torrandell and Lamote de Grignon. At the Palma Auditòrium, Paseo Marítimo 18. Time: 20:30. Cost: €26 (stalls), €16 (amphitheatre) and €6 (students). Tel: 971 734 735. More Info...

Swiss maestro Matthias Aeschbacher will be conducting the Balearic Symphony Orchestra on this occasion. The repertoire includes the "Symphony no. 8 "Unfinished’’ by Schubert and the "Symphony no. 9" by Bruckner. At the Palma Auditòrium, Paseo Marítimo 18. Time: 20:30. Cost: €26 (stalls), €16 (amphitheatre) and €6 (students). Tel: 971 734 735. More Info...

Conducted by new resident Salvador Brotons, French pianist Pierre Réach will perform as guest soloist. The repertoire will include works by Prohens, Beethoven and Dvorak. At the Palma Auditòrium, Paseo Marítimo 18. Time: 20:30. Cost: €26 (stalls), €16 (amphitheatre) and €6 (students). Tel: 971 734 735. More Info...

Conducted by Olivier Cuendet, this concert will feature saxophonists Rodrigo Vila, José Miguel Cantero, Josetxo Silguero and Andrés Gomis and flautist Josep Francesc Palou. They will perform works by Carbonell, Rodrigo and Beethoven. At the Palma Auditòrium, Paseo Marítimo 18. Time: 20:30. Cost: €26 (stalls), €16 (amphitheatre) and €6 (students). Tel: 971 734 735. More Info...

Conducted by Salvador Brotons, violin soloist Ala Volonkova will perform pieces by Kostakovitz, Glazunov and V.Williams. At the Palma Auditòrium, Paseo Marítimo 18. Time: 20:30. Cost: €26 (stalls), €16 (amphitheatre) and €6 (students). Tel: 971 734 735. More Info...

The Balearic Symphony Orchestra and pianist Alfredo Oyagüez as soloist will perform pieces by Schumann, Marquès, Brahms and Mozart. At the Palma Auditòrium, Paseo Marítimo 18. Time: 20:30. Cost: €26 (stalls), €16 (amphitheatre) and €6 (students). Tel: 971 734 735. More Info...

The tenth concert of the 2009-2010 Season will feature soprano Marta Mateu, tenor Agustin Prunell, baritone José Antonio Lopez and the Universitat de Balears Choir. They will perform War Requiem by Britten and the concert will be conducted by Víctor Pablo Pérez. At the Palma Auditòrium, Paseo Marítimo 18. Time: 20:30. Cost: €26 (stalls), €16 (amphitheatre) and €6 (students). Tel: 971 734 735. More Info...

As part of the 16th International Historical Organ Symposium and Conference of the Balearic Islands, Mallorcan Miguel Bennàssar will offer a concert on the 12th of December. At the Parish church of Sant Antoni Abat, Sa Pobla. Time: 20:00. Cost: Free.

Recital featuring young violinist Francisco García Fullana. He held debuted as a soloist with the Symphony Orchestra of the Balearic Islands at the age of nine and won the Pablo de Sarasate National Violin Prize in 2006. One year later he held his first recital in New York, which was followed by numerous performances in America and Europe. At Teatre Municipal, Bisbe Verger 38. Time: 20:30. More information to follow.

Comic opera in two acts with music by Rossini and libretto by Angelo Anelli based on the story of Mozart’s ‘The kidnapping in the Serrallo’. This event is part of the XXXVIII Opera Season. At Teatre Principal, Costa Deia 40, Maó. Time: 21:00. Tickets available from Servicaixa. More Info...

Comic opera in two acts with music by Rossini and libretto by Angelo Anelli based on the story of Mozart’s ‘The kidnapping in the Serrallo’. This event is part of the XXXVIII Opera Season. At Teatre Principal, Costa Deia 40, Maó. Time: 21:00. Tickets available from Servicaixa.

Comic opera in two acts with music by Rossini and libretto by Angelo Anelli based on the story of Mozart’s ‘The kidnapping in the Serrallo’. This event is part of the XXXVIII Opera Season. At Teatre Principal, Costa Deia 40, Maó. Time: 21:00. Tickets available from Servicaixa. More Info...