The Festival
Given the great tradition that characterizes the Island of La Palma and the interest that the Zarzuela Genre continues to arouse in its inhabitants, for 15 years (from 2009 to 2024) the Círculo Palmero Association for the Diffusion of Zarzuela in collaboration with Artífex ProArt S.L, and with the help of the Island Council of La Palma, the Hon. The City Council of Santa Cruz de La Palma, in addition to other public and private entities, has carried out shows of great artistic solvency, in which it has sought to keep alive the fans of the La Palma public, which has historically shown its predilection for Zarzuela. Thus, since 2015, a further step has been taken in order to consolidate the annual event and put all means so that the Island of La Palma is positioned as a center for the dissemination and promotion of the aforementioned genre.
The Conductor
ISABEL COSTES, musical and artistic director of the Atlantic Symphony Orchestra, since its creation in 2006, is one of the most recognized Spanish teachers on the musical scene. An interesting international career together with her vitality, versatility and personal imprint make teacher Costes one of the references among the directors of her generation.
The Orchestra
The ODA Atlantic Symphony Orchestra, founded in 2006 by its current director, teacher Isabel Costes, has become, after its fifteen years of existence, a key piece of the Canarian musical machinery and an exponent of the internationalization of artistic production of the Islands. Made up of carefully selected members from different backgrounds in the Canary Islands music scene, the ODA has a musical and artistic profile that allows direct, effective and emotional interaction with the public.