The 46th edition of the Torroella de Montgrí Festival has closed its doors with historic attendance figures, registering 14,138 spectators and an average occupancy of 96.7%. These numbers represent a 6.73% growth in spectators and a 2.08 percentage point increase in occupancy compared to 2025.
The public's response has been exceptional, with nine concerts selling out completely, although eight were ultimately able to take place. Among the most anticipated performances was the recital by soprano Nadine Sierra, which sold out but had to be canceled due to a respiratory infection. Other sold-out concerts included Daniil Trifonov with the Mahler Chamber Orchestra, The Tallis Scholars with the Freiburger Barockorchester and Jeanine De Bique, mandolinist Avi Avital, Le Poème Harmonique, Josep Colom with the Orquestra Simfònica de Barcelona i Nacional de Catalunya, the English Chamber Orchestra with Elisabeth Leonskaja, and organists Montserrat Torrent and Cristina García Banegas.
The festival's director, Montse Faura, attributes this success to the trust built over 46 editions, audience loyalty, and the artists' interest. She highlights the importance of maintaining a demanding and discovery-oriented program as the festival's heritage.
With the theme "L’amor també deixa rastre" (Love also leaves a trace), the edition explored the memory generated by musical experiences and the connections between the audience, artists, repertoires, and spaces, key elements of the festival's identity.
The closing featured two distinct performances: Le Poème Harmonique, conducted by Vincent Dumestre, presented "Carnaval Barroc" at the Auditori Espai Ter, recreating the atmosphere of 17th-century Roman carnival. Later, at the church of Sant Genís de Torroella de Montgrí, soprano Clara Brunet and musician Bor Zuljan performed "Mr Dowland’s Dream", exploring the work of composer John Dowland.
The programming stood out for its diversity, combining premieres, original productions, debuts, and international artists. Furthermore, the connection between music, heritage, and territory was enhanced, with concerts held in venues such as the church of Sant Pere de Pals, the church of Sant Genís, the Sala Contemporània of the Palau Solterra, Can Quintana, the Convent dels Agustins, Cinema Montgrí, and Casa Galibern.
The third edition of the In-Edit Empordà festival offered 20 activities, including 12 music documentaries, six of which premiered at the festival. The award for best international documentary went to "O menino d’olho d’àgua" by Lírio Ferreira and Carolina Sá, while the audience award recognized "Ivry Who" by Gaï Tordjman.
The Fringe Torroella presented 19 concerts dedicated to young performers and emerging ensembles, with Uruguay as the guest country. The project also included three early music residencies, linked to a European program to strengthen connections with new generations of musicians and international networks.
