From September 16 to 27, a harp festival will take over downtown Rio. And it will feature a very different vibe from the traditional repertoire! That’s because, in this edition, the RioHarpFestival has added a Latin American edition, bringing together musicians from Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Uruguay, and other countries for free concerts throughout the city. Learn more!
The festival is part of the Rio Art Week program
The RioHarpFestival is one of the most important international festivals dedicated to the harp. However, in its 21st edition, the event introduces new features and launches a new phase: a Latin American edition .
This new phase is part not only of the city’s music program but also of the 1st Rio de Janeiro Art Week, which, from September 16 to 27, will fill museums, theaters, and public spaces with dozens of attractions and festivals.
In total, the RioHarpFestival will feature 23 free concerts with harpists and groups from Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, Venezuela, Chile, and Uruguay, among other guests.
The opening marks the return of concerts at the National Museum of Fine Arts
The RioHarpFestival is part of the “Music at the Museum ” international series, and one of the highlights of this edition is the opening ceremony at the National Museum of Fine Arts (MNBA).
That’s because it was at the MNBA in 1997 that the “Music at the Museum” project was born, conceived by cultural producer Sérgio da Costa e Silva.
Nearly three decades later, the project returns to its original venue, which is undergoing a process of revitalization and gradual reopening.
In addition, it also marks the return of “Music at the Museum” at the MNBA, with monthly performances, always on the second Tuesday of each month.
Check out the first week of the 21st RioHarpFestival
📅 September 16 (Wednesday)
12:30 p.m. — National Museum of Fine Arts | Salão Nobre
📍199 Rio Branco Avenue, Downtown
Walter Morato, harp (Argentina)
5:00 p.m. — ACRJ – Rio de Janeiro Commercial Association
📍Rua Candelária, 9 – Downtown
Duo Rosalía López, harp (Paraguay), and Gabriela López, guitar (Paraguay)
📅 September 17 (Thursday)
12:30 p.m. — Museum of Justice
📍Rua Dom Manuel, 29 – Downtown
Walter Morato, harp (Argentina)
6:00 p.m. — Federal Justice Cultural Center (CCJF)
📍Avenida Rio Branco, 241 – Downtown
Luis Castro, harp (Venezuela)
📅September 18 (Friday)
12:30 p.m. — Navy Cultural Center
📍Avenida Alfred Agache, s/n – Centro (Orla Conde / Olympic Boulevard)
Marine Corps Wind Sextet
Special guest: Giovana Sanches, harp (Brazil)
6:00 p.m. — Tiradentes Palace
📍Rua Primeiro de Março, s/nº – Praça XV
Camerata do Uerê (Maré Community)
Special guest: Christian Rodríguez, harp (Chile)
📅September 19 (Saturday)
1:00 p.m. — CCBB Rio | Rotunda – Ground Floor
📍Rua Primeiro de Março, 66 – Downtown
National Symphonic Band and Gelton Galvão, harp (Brazil)
Special guest: Christian Rodríguez, harp (Chile)
3:00 p.m. — CCBB Rio | Auditorium, 3rd floor
Nicolas Almada, harp (Uruguay), and Leticia R. Taborda, vocals (Uruguay). Candombe and milonga songs
📅September 20 (Sunday)
1:00 p.m. — CCBB Rio | Rotunda – Ground Floor
📍Rua Primeiro de Março, 66 – Downtown
Ukulele Orchestra
Special guest: Jesus Suárez, harp (Venezuela)
3:00 p.m. — CCBB Rio | Auditorium, 3rd floor
Nicolas Almada, harp (Uruguay) and Leticia R. Taborda, vocals (Uruguay). Candombe and milonga songs
The program runs through September 27
📅September 21 (Monday)
12:30 p.m. — CCBB Rio | Auditorium, 3rd floor
📍Rua Primeiro de Março, 66 – Downtown
Nicolas Almada, harp (Uruguay), and Leticia R. Taborda, vocals (Uruguay). Candombe and milonga songs
3:00 p.m. — CCBB Rio | Auditorium, 3rd floor
Rafael Deboleto, harp (Brazil)
📅September 22 (Tuesday)
12:30 p.m. — Portuguese Literary Lyceum
📍Rua Senador Dantas, 118 – Downtown
Rafael Deboleto, harp (Brazil)
6:00 p.m. — Santa Cruz dos Militares Church
📍Rua Primeiro de Março, 36 – Downtown
Special guests: Madrigal Cruz Lopes. Conductor: José Machado. Special guest: Jesus Suárez, harp (Venezuela).
📅September 23 (Wednesday)
12:30 p.m. — CCBB Rio | Auditorium, 3rd floor
📍Rua Primeiro de Março, 66 – Downtown
Duo Alessandro Aguiar, harp and koto, and Alessandro Jeremias, French horn (Brazil)
3:00 p.m. — CCBB Rio | Auditorium, 3rd floor
Nicolas Almada, harp (Uruguay), and Leticia Rodriguez, vocals (Uruguay). Candombe and milonga songs
📅September 24 (Thursday)
12:30 p.m. — CCBB Rio | Auditorium, 3rd floor
📍Rua Primeiro de Março, 66 – Downtown
Nicolas Almada, harp (Uruguay), and Leticia R. Taborda, vocals (Uruguay). Candombe and milonga songs
3:00 p.m. — CCBB Rio | Auditorium, 3rd floor
Julio Cesar Villaalta, harp (Paraguay)
📅September 25 (Friday)
12:30 p.m. — CCBB Rio | Auditorium, 3rd floor
📍Rua Primeiro de Março, 66 – Downtown
Julio Cesar Villaalta, harp (Paraguay)
3:00 p.m. – CCBB Rio | Auditorium, 3rd floor
Luis Castro, harp (Venezuela)
📅September 26 (Saturday)
1:00 p.m. — CCBB Rio | Rotunda – Ground Floor
📍Rua Primeiro de Março, 66 – Downtown
Camerata Música Viva. Conductor: Harold Emert, oboe
Special guest: Luis Castro, harp (Venezuela)
📅September 27 (Sunday)
1:00 p.m. — CCBB Rio | Rotunda – Ground Floor
📍Rua Primeiro de Março, 66 – Downtown
Bagpipe Band
Special guest: Luis Castro — harp (Venezuela)
3:00 p.m. – CCBB Rio | Auditorium, 3rd floor
Luis Castro, harp (Venezuela).
Special Guest: Michinari Usuda, Japan
