Friday, October 9, 2009

Day One:4th Spanish Cultural Week

The first in a series of activities lined up by the Embassy of Spain for the 4th Edition of the Spanish Cultural Week in Abuja took place on Friday, October 9, at the Shehu Musa Yar'Adua Centre, featuring a classic guitar concert by ARMANDO JULIAN ORBON FAES (photo on the left). A grandchild and nephew of musicians, Armando Orbon was born in Gijon (Spain) and started studying music at the age of 9. He continued his musical studies in Madrid with the Maestro Regino Sainz de la Maza. He has performed in various concerts with chamber and symphonic orchestras, as well as taking part in important festivals. The classic guitar concert, tagged UNA GUITARRA:DOS MUNDOS (One Guitar: Two Worlds) began at 7 pm and ended about an hour and a half later.

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