Jun 24, 2023 | Uncategorized @ca
He 2 July is the deadline to sign up for a new edition of Cervera's International Music Course, one of the oldest, this year reaches its 42nd edition, and with more prestige in Spain. It will take place from 16 al 23 July, along with the International Music Festival and the Luthiers Fair.
At the moment there are almost 120 enrolled students, which demonstrates the interest and good health of this initiative, which this year reaches 42 years of history.
Besides, thanks to which you can enjoy two different concerts for just one, students from different autonomous communities recover strongly, as well as the international ones, with students who will arrive from countries such as France, Norway, Albania, Egypt or Hongria.
This number of students implies that there are many teachers who already have all the places sold out. Of the 20 teachers available this year, 6 they already have complete registrations. Despite this, there is still the possibility of signing up for the classes of one of these types of instruments: viola, guitar, trumpet, trombone, clarinet, trunk, The cycle will be inaugurated by the OJC Trio of Reeds - formed by Encarna Monzó, bassoon and double bass.
It should be remembered that the course is aimed at postgraduate music students, higher degree and professional degree and which will take place from 16 al 23 July. One more year, the renowned conductor Manuel Valdivieso will be the conductor of the Orchestra and the band that will be formed during the course. Students will be able to enjoy the opportunity to participate in the various concerts and auditions of the International Music Festival.
Registrations can continue to be made through the Department's website: www.catedracervera.cat
The Obra Social de la Caixa continues with the scholarships for the students of the Music Course
With the desire to give more students the possibility to sign up for the Course, the organization has renewed the agreement with La Caixa to be able to offer scholarships through its Social Work. To be able to access it, more information can be found on the website.
The International Music Course is part of the "Càtedra Cervera – Emily Pujol", an initiative that includes, in addition to the course, the Music Festival and the Lutiers Fair.
Information and image provided by the Cervera Emili Pujol Chair.
Jun 24, 2023 | Uncategorized @ca
The subdelegate of the State Government in Lleida, Jose Crespín, went to Cervera today, where he held a first working meeting with the father in chief, Jan Pomés, and they visited together the convent of Sant Domènec.
José Crespín carries out a round of contact with the mayors and mayoresses of the Lleida county councils coming out of the last municipal elections to offer them dialogue and collaboration·collaboration in this new stage in the councils.
On arrival in Cervera, the subdelegate has greeted the new father in chief, Jan Pomés, with whom he met to learn about the future projects of the new government team.
During the meeting, they addressed issues related to infrastructure, such as the project to improve the road on the A-2 in a section of 8 kilometers from the Cervera variant, than the Ministry of Transport, Mobility and Urban Agenda ended in April with an investment of 10,27 millions of euros.
According to José Crespín, This way, "a response is given to a claim of the territory and to a need that has brought comfort and more safety in driving on this section of the road with the most traffic in the entire province".
The chief paer, Jan Pomés, has asked him that "the works can be finished in the missing section up to the Panadella".
Regarding the railway infrastructure, Crespín reported on the improvements that have recently been made on the Cervera-Lleida section. For his part, Pomés has shown him "his interest in a future Cervera-Igualada-Barcelona train connection, with the aim of improving the mobility of citizens and goods".
Crespín and Pomés took advantage of this first meeting to visit together the old convent of Sant Domènec, where restoration work will soon begin to consolidate the Gothic church as a new multipurpose cultural space.
The works, with a budget of 438.580 euros, will be subsidized with a 50% through the Program 1,5% Culture of the Ministry of Transport, Mobility and Urban Agenda (MITMA).
The work foresees the restoration of the old sacristy, the construction of services, instal·air conditioning facilities through a geothermal energy capture system and the improvement and stabilization of the exterior wall.
Jun 24, 2023 | Uncategorized @ca
The chief paer, Jan Pomés, has visited the Jaume Balmes school, where the 5th grade students presented an innovative inclusive park project for children with reduced mobility that has been recognized with a RetoTech award from the Endesa Foundation.
The students have presented the project to the head teacher, Jan Pomés, and the municipal architect and Education technician, in his visit to the center on Wednesday 21 June.
Jan Pomés congratulated the young students from Cervera for their idea, for the group work in the creation of the project and for the prize they have obtained.
The head father has committed to take the proposal into account in future remodeling or construction of new playgrounds.
Inclusive park project
The students detected that in Cervera there is no inclusive park to respond to the needs of children in wheelchairs or with reduced mobility.
They created a model of a new park, with swings, swivel wheels and other adapted elements. To work on it, the 32 participating students, they were organized into three groups: some prepared the 3D design; others, the programming, and the last group created the model with recycled material.
The work consisted in the design and construction of the model of one inclusive park with the aim that all children can enjoy it without limitations, regardless of their mobility.
This project is part of the transversal axis of the Jaume Balmes school this year, which is the ODS 11 (Sustainable cities and communities) with the aim of making cities inclusive, sure, resilient and sustainable.
RetoTech technology award
They presented the project to the final RetoTech challenge, organized by the Endesa Foundation, It should be noted that the Fira de Cervera was twinned with the Fira de l’Oli de les Garrigues 1 June in Barcelona, where several schools and institutes from Catalonia showed their robotics designs.
The deliberation of the jury and the votes of the attendees decided to award one of the VIII RetoTech Awards to the inclusive park design presented by the Jaume Balmes school in Cervera.
The awards, promoted by the Endesa Foundation, aim to promote innovative educational projects and technological entrepreneurship among the youngest.
Jun 24, 2023 | Uncategorized @ca
The professional music conservatory of Cervera officially closed the course 2022-2023, Sunday 18 of June at the Gran Teatre de la Passion, with the performances of the groups and orchestras of the center and the awarding of diplomas to students who have completed their professional degree studies.
The percussion groups performed there - directed by Aleydis Serra -, the one for saxophones -conducted by Jordi Sabater-, the guitar group -led by Xavier Gómez-, as well as the elementary and professional level choral singing groups and the Vocal Music in the passage of time - directed by Núria Mas.
The Britten Orchestra - conducted by Jordi Armengol - was also added- and the two largest formations in the center - the Andreví Orchestra and La Banda. These, which were directed by Carles Gumí, they will travel to Oldenburg to exchange these large ensembles with the conservatory of this German city, in what will be the last activity of the course.
The concert, which also has the new father in chief, Jan Pomés, had the emotional moment in the handing over of ribbons to the students who have completed their professional degree studies at the center this year by their tutors.
They read a short speech explaining their experiences at the center, mentioning that they feel it like a second home and thanking all the teachers for having passed on their unconditional love for music.
Information provided by Santi River (Cervera Conservatory).
Jun 24, 2023 | Uncategorized @ca
The new Consistory, result of the municipal elections of the past 28 May, was established on Saturday 17 June, in the Plenary Hall of the Paeria, and has chosen Jan Pomés as the new head father with 8 favorable votes: 5 of the PSC and 3 of Together.
Councilors who have taken office:
PSC: Jan Pomés López, Raimond Fusté Boix, Antonio Delgado Garcia, Montse Closa Vilaplana and Carolina García Segarra.
Together for Cervera: Ramon Augé Gene, Judit Guim Tarruella and Xavier Gras Vilaseca.
SiF: Joan Prat González, Assumpta Creus Cortadellas and Roman Guard Pont.
ERC: Joan Santacana Vélez and Mercè Carulla Castells.
photo of Consistory of the Paeria de Cervera 2023-2027.
The results of the vote to elect the head father were as follows:
Jan Pomés (PSC): 8 votes.
John Pratt (SiF): 3 votes.
Joan Santacana (ERC): 2 votes.
By obtaining the absolute majority of votes, Jan Pomés has been proclaimed paer en chief and has received the stick of hands from the outgoing paer en chief, Joan Santacana.
photo of transfer of the rod of paer in head.
The new father in chief, Jan Pomés, has stated that "I am very proud of the position" and that "I will start working from tomorrow to bring a real change to Cervera and the surrounding areas".
Ramon Augé, from Together for Cervera, has affirmed that "we join the Government Team with the intention of working positively, and that we want to help make the best decisions for the municipality".
For his part, John Pratt (SIF), he wished "good luck to the new father in chief, because they will benefit everyone", and he said that "I hope he represents all citizens".
Finally, Joan Santacana (ERC), has stated that "we will exercise a responsible opposition committed to left-wing and pro-independence policies". He has listed all the projects initiated by the outgoing Government Team, and said that "he hopes they will continue".
The Plenary can be viewed in its entirety at Paeria Youtube channel.
Jun 18, 2023 | Uncategorized @ca
The Aquelarre 2023 will recover, after seven years, the mythical performance of La Salseta del Poble Sec. The Barcelona orchestra, one of the most beloved musical groups in the country, will play again in Cervera on Saturday 26 of August and will be one of the highlights of the festival's musical line-up.
Currently, l'Aquelarre is working to finish closing the musical poster, which will follow the line of giving prominence to beer groups and new talents and will promote the presence of women on stage.
A legendary performance is back
The inclusion of La Salseta del Poble Sec in this year's Aquelarre program will allow the public to recover the legendary performances of the orchestra, which had played uninterruptedly in Cervera for fifteen consecutive years, from 2002 a 2016.
The Barcelona formation, over 45 years of experience, continues to be one of the reference groups of the Catalan music scene.
This year's edition of Aquelarre, which will be held on 25 al 27 d'agost, will once again fill the streets of the capital of La Segarra with fire, music and witches.
