Solsona restores 17th century inscriptions in historic building attic
Perfectly preserved engravings feature dates, names and other symbols
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Former bishop marries after leaving church over a romantic relationship
Xavier Novell committed a canonical crime automatically stripping him of his title
A month of gastronomy kicks off in the Catalan countryside
Solsona starts campaign with 110 activities to bring tourists to area
Solsona restores its first baptismal book, that dates back to 1565
In 1545 the Catholic Church in Catalonia ordered the keeping of register of all the baptisms and deaths in local parishes. This way, the Church was the pioneer in the register of persons, since the current civil registry was not established until years later. Only a few cities still preserve all the baptismal books, and Solsona, in Lleida, is one of them. The city even keeps the first baptismal book of its history, that dates back to 1565. The Center for the Restoration of movable cultural heritage of Catalonia has spent 6 months on its restoration and has reproduced it in a copy that everyone from Solsona will be able to access.
Solsona’s International Music Academy welcomes 65 young talents from 20 different nationalities
Solsona's International Music Academy (AIMS) is a high level international project, which is also the first and only pedagogical music festival in Catalonia. It was created by the German cellist Peter Thiemann in order to bring together classical music students and professors of acknowledged international prestige who play in Europe's main orchestras. It is an intensive education project which takes place in a beautiful rural environment in Solsona, a town near the Pyrenees in Central Catalonia. This year, the 13th edition of the AIMS festival is held from the 6th to the 17th of August, and includes the participation of 65 students from 20 different nationalities. 30 concerts have been scheduled in ten municipalities of Western and Central Catalonia.
Solsona’s International Academy of Music opens its doors focusing on improvisation
65 students with 22 different nationalities participate in a music festival in Solsona, Central Catalonia. It is the 10th edition of this International Academy which, this year, focuses on improvisation and music popularization.
Agri-food sector studies success of Tuscan products
A workshop in central Catalonia has analysed the promotion of local agri-food sectors. The Italian region of Tuscany will share their successful experiences in revalorising local consumption.
Catalonia hosts international music festival with talented young people from all over the world
People from 15 different countries participate in the only pedagogical music festival in the state, which combines concerts and social activities