Flavio Sala - The silence between the sounds
Guitar concert
Flavio Sala
The silence between the sounds
- Summer 2026
The presence of silence is fundamental in both life and music. We live immersed in a constant stream of incitement, which makes deep listening and reflection difficult. In this context, silence takes on a profound significance. Likewise, in the works that make up this program, silences play an essential role: they are not an absence, but a radical part of the musical discourse itself. This idea connects with the thought of Eduardo Chillida, in whose work silence can be likened to emptiness, and in this case, emptiness is not nothingness but rather becomes a space of possibility, of encounter, and of inner resonance.
Program
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685 - 1750): "Andante" from the II Sonata in A minor for violin, BWV 1003 (6’)
Benjamin Britten (1913 - 1976): Nocturnal op. 70 After John Dowland (22’)
Manuel María Ponce (1882 - 1948): Variations sur "La folía de España" et Fugue (28’)
Fernando Sor (1778 - 1839): Fantasía Elegiaca op. 59 (22’)
Johann Sebastian Bach: "Chacona" from II Partita in D minor for violin, BWV 1004 (15’)
Chillida Leku
Jauregi Bailara, 66,
20120 Hernani, Gipuzkoa
Bio
Flavio Sala | Flavio Sala (Molise, Italy, 1983) is considered “the new Paganini of the guitar” by figures such as Alirio Díaz and Steve Howe. He has won prestigious international guitar competitions. He performed to great acclaim at Moscow’s Tchaikovsky Hall, selling out ten consecutive concerts. He has performed at leading theaters and philharmonic halls across Europe and the Americas. His style combines influences from great masters such as Francisco Tárrega, Andrés Segovia, and Paco de Lucía. He was a pioneer in fusing classical technique with flamenco and acoustic elements. Versatile in nature, Sala has collaborated with numerous prestigious international artists and orchestras. During the pandemic, he promoted online education by creating an innovative guitar course. In addition, he has published books and educational materials on guitar technique and repertoire. Currently, he continues his concert career and teaches at the “Umberto Giordano” Conservatory in Foggia, Italy.