Raimat Arts Festival 2023
The second edition of the Raimat Arts Festival presents a program of classical music, with the performance of the best artists, internationally recognized, such as the guitarist Pablo Sáinz-Villegas, the soprano Raquel Lojendio, the pianist and composer Albert Guinovart and the harpist from Lleida Berta Puigdemasa; in a dream weekend, designed in collaboration with the Napa Valley Festival and Pablo Sáinz-Villegas, our artistic director and founder of La Rioja Festival.
Art with a name and surname
Pablo Sáinz-Villegas. Guitar
Artistic Director of RAF23 Praised as "the soul of the Spanish guitar", Pablo Sáinz-Villegas has become a global sensation. The artist is known for his passionate, emotional and sincere way of playing, both in intimate recitals and on the most prestigious stages in the world.
Raquel Lojendio. Soprano
The Canarian soprano is widely recognized nationally and internationally, since she played the role of Alice in Falsfatt, Pamina in Die Zauberflöte, Violetta in La Traviata or Marguerite in Faust in theaters around the world. He has worked under the baton of the best international masters addressing an extensive repertoire: Bach, Mozart, Stravinsky, Verdi, Wagner...
Albert Guinovart.
Piano
The Catalan composer and pianist Albert Guinovart, is heir exception to the cultural renaissance that emerged in Catalonia in the early twentieth century. His prolific work encompasses the composition of two operas, a ballet, numerous symphonics and a production of chamber repertoire, being the piano a constant that accompanies him since his inception. His works have been premiered in prestigious international concert halls.
Berta Puigdemasa. Harp
The young Catalan harpist, from Lleida, has classical training at the Superior Conservatories of Spain, Holland and France. Its mission is to bring the harp closer to our country with the intention of showing its multiple personalities. He has been part of the Royal Improvisers Orchestra of Amsterdam. Berta Puigdemasa has also worked as a harp teacher and has directed the Horta Lleida International Harp Course.
6/7/8October 2023
Festival program
Friday, October 6th
7pm
Gala Dinner
Parador de Lleida
Concert and Gala Dinner for the benefit of the Raimat Lleida Community Foundation.
Performance by artists Pablo Sáinz-Villegas and Raquel Lojendio.
Presentation of the Raimat Lleida Community Foundation and Gala Dinner in the Parador Cloister.
Private event by invitation.
For more information: hola@fundacioraimatlleida.org
Empresas colaboradoras de la Cena de Gala: Acciona / Aitona Gourmet / Alere Circular / Cinca Group / Cuatrecasas / Fundación Grupo SIFU / Fundació La Caixa / Inveractiva / John Deere / La Roca Village / Roca Junyent
Saturday, October 7th
From 11am to 3pm
Village Raimat Natura
To enjoy nature with family and friends, we have prepared a Village full of outdoor activities, with children’s workshops, train tours of the vineyards of Raimat Natura, live music, wine bar and cava.
Price: 15€
The ticket includes children’s workshops, live music and 1 glass of wine or cava and soft drinks, as well as train rides through the vineyards. The activities will end at 2pm.
Saturday, October 7th
From 7 pm to 12 pm
"Taste of Lleida" and Main Concert Raimat Cellars
The highlight of the festival will take place on Saturday night at Raimat Cellars, with a performance by the guitarist and artistic director of the festival, Pablo Sáinz-Villegas, soprano Raquel Lojendio and pianist and composer, Albert Guinovart.
Before and after the concert, we will enjoy the “Taste of Lleida”, a tasting by local producers, who will feed our body and spirit.
Price: 100€
*Special discount for Raimat residents. Send mail to: festival@raimatartsfestival.org
Sunday, 8th October
From 11am to 3pm
Village Raimat Natura
A Village full of activities for family and friends, with children’s workshops, train tours of the vineyards of Raimat Natura, live music, wine bar and cava.
Price: 15€
The ticket includes a wine and cava bar, Flax&Kale drinks and train rides through the vineyards. The activities will end at 2pm.
Sunday, 8th October
5pm
Harp concert Church of the Sacred Heart of Raimat
Performance by Lleida harpist Berta Puigdemasa at the centennial Church of the Sacred Heart of Raimat. Limited capacity. At the end, a snack will be offered for attendees.
Send email to confirm attendance to: festival@raimatartsfestival.org
Free activity
How to get there
Friday, October 6th
Parador de Lleida
Carrer Cavallers, 15,
25002 Lleida
Saturday,
October 7th
Raimat Cellars
Passeig Manuel Raventós Domènech, s/n
25111 Raimat, Lleida
Sunday,
8th October
Raimat Natura
Carrer Castell s/n 25111 Raimat, Lleida
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More information on how to get there
Car
1:40h Zaragoza – Lleida
2h Barcelona – Lleida
5h Madrid – Lleida
RENFE Trains
- 1. Madrid – Lleida: 2 hours by AVE – (High Speed) Long Distance
- Barcelona – Lleida: 1 hour by AVE
- Zaragoza – Lleida: 40 min. by AVE
It is a 10-minute drive from the AVE train station to the Parador. The Parador to Raimat Cellars is 20 minutes away by car/taxi.
Code 5% discount AVE: 052310650
Valid for tickets travelling from 4 to 10 October 2023.
Buy your tickets in www.renfe.com and in the Discounts drop-down menu, select Congresses/Fairs and enter your 052310650 number and you will be able to continue with the usual purchase process.
Festival map
The events included in the Raimat Arts Festival will take place in different locations.
Practical information
For your convenience, festival goers on Saturday, October 7th can park their vehicle inside the Raimat Cellars.
Smoking is not permitted, nor is access to any of the festival sites with food or drink from outside.
Minors under 19 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian or other authorised adult. When passing through the ticket office, they must present the child access form. To enter the festival, they must be at least 10 years old.
Advantages for groups
Born or registered in Raimat: 70% discount on the concert and “Taste of Lleida” on Saturday night at Raimat Cellars. Tickets for €30. Send mail with a photo of your ID card to festival@raimatartsfestival.org.
Groups of people at risk of social exclusion, we have a group of invitations. Send mail to: festival@raimatartsfestival.org
There will be a free shuttle service on Saturday, October 8th, leaving at 7 pm from the town square of Raimat to the Raimat Cellars, returning at 11:30 pm to the same Plaza de Raimat. It is essential to confirm by sending an email to festival@raimatartsfestival.org
Groups of vulnerable people of Apropa Cultura, through its website: www.apropacultura.org
What to do in Lleida:
In addition to the Raimat Arts Festival, there are other activities that you can do these days in Lleida.
Leisure and culture:
Pl. de Josep Prenafeta, S/N · 25004 Lleida.
Tel: 973 70 06 39.
Turó de la Seu Vella · 25002 Lleida. Tel. 973 23 06 53.
The cultural project promoted by Sorigué and the Sorigué Foundation. La Plana del Corb industrial complex. C12, km 161,8 – 25600 Balaguer (Lleida)
Pl. del Mercat, s/n – 25310 Agramunt, l’Urgell, Lleida. Tel. 686 832 484 info@espaiguinovart.cat
Reservations: 973 73 75 40 or en www.raimatgolf.com
A natural space of more than 700 hectares where you can enjoy activities in a unique landscape.
Reservations: 973 259 267 and reservas@raimat.com.
Recommended accommodation:
Carrer Cavallers, 15, 25002 Lleida. Reservations: 973 00 48 66 recepcion.lleida@parador.es (indicating that you attended the Festival for special rate)
National 240, Km 102,5, 25198 Lleida
Recommended gastronomy:
C/Salmerón, 10 · 25004 Lleida. Reservations: 973 071 899 or reserves@restaurantlespurna.com.
Carrer de Bobalà, 8 · 25004 Lleida.
Reservations: 973 22 11 59
Complejo la Vaqueria, Roques Blanques S/N · 25112 Gimenells (Lleida). Tel. 973 74 85 23 / xixo@malenagastronomia.com.
Carrer Estació, 5 – bajo, 25111 Raimat, Lleida / Tel. 973 72 40 15
Av. Alcalde Rovira Roure, 9 – Lleida / Tel. 973 23 04 12
xaletsuis@xaletsuis.com
Camino de Moncada, 42 – Lleida
Tel. 973231364
