An Evening of Musical Romanticism and Community Spirit
The Provincial Symphony Orchestra of Rosario will present a free concert this Thursday, July 2nd at 8:00 PM as part of their 2026 Season. The event takes place at the historic Teatro El Círculo (Laprida 1223), one of Argentina's most beautiful concert halls, renowned for its exceptional acoustics and stunning architecture. The concert will be conducted by guest maestro Silvio Viegas, currently the principal conductor of the Provincial Symphony Orchestra of Santa Fe.
🎵 Musical Program
First Part
Violin Concerto No. 2 in D minor, Op. 22
by Henryk Wieniawski (Poland, 1835-1880)
Soloist: Nicolás Pozo (violin)
Second Part
Symphony No. 1 in G minor, Op. 13 "Winter Dreams"
by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (Russia, 1840-1893)
💝 Charity Collection
In the theater lobby, donations of personal hygiene and cleaning products will be collected for Hogar San Roque, a local shelter providing housing and support to people experiencing homelessness in Rosario.
Items most needed:
• Soaps and shampoos
• Toothbrushes and toothpaste
• Deodorants
• Cleaning products
🎼 About the Works: A Journey Through Romanticism
Maestro Silvio Viegas described the program as "a memorable encounter with musical romanticism," highlighting that it offers "two gems from the 19th-century repertoire" rarely performed on local stages.
Wieniawski's Violin Concerto No. 2
Considered one of the most beautiful compositions for violin, this work combines great technical demands in its opening movement with the melancholic lyricism of the second movement, known as the famous Romance, culminating in a finale of gypsy character where the violin engages in an electrifying dialogue with the orchestra.
Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 1 "Winter Dreams"
Subtitled "Winter Dreams," this symphony represents the Russian composer's first venture into symphonic form. Though less famous than his final three symphonies, it retains "the freshness and purest essence of his melodic genius." Its four movements evoke everything from the vastness of a journey through Russia's frozen landscapes to nostalgic melodies and a grandiose finale based on an authentic Russian folk song.
📍 Practical Information
- 📍 Venue: Teatro El Círculo
- 📍 Address: Laprida 1223, Rosario, Argentina
- 📅 Date: Thursday, July 2nd, 2026
- 🕐 Time: 8:00 PM (20:00 hours)
- 🎟️ Admission: Free, pick up tickets at theater box office
- 🏛️ Organizer: Ministry of Culture of Santa Fe
Note: Teatro El Círculo is located in downtown Rosario, just blocks from the Paraná River. The theater is a National Historic Monument and considered one of the finest acoustic spaces in South America.
Sources: Rosario3 | La Capital