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Paquito D’Rivera transforms Auditorio Nacional with jazz and classics
On 27 April, Paquito D’Rivera’s trio will perform in Sala Sinfónica at Auditorio Nacional as part of Ciclo Horizontes 2026, with a concert that brings together jazz, classical music and Afro-Cuban roots alongside Pepe Rivero, Sebastián Laverde and guest Antonio Serrano.
Paquito D’Rivera's trio, with 18 Grammys, comes to the Auditorio Nacional. Jazz, classical music and Afro-Cuban rhythms come together in a unique concert. Madrid thus adds an unmissable date for lovers of live music.
Madrid adds a new unmissable date for those looking for musical experiences beyond the usual. The Auditorio Nacional hosts the Paquito D’Rivera trio concert, a proposal that blends jazz, classical music and Afro-Cuban rhythms under the umbrella of Fundación Scherzo's Ciclo Horizontes. The city is preparing to welcome one of the most award-winning musicians on the international scene, with 18 Grammys behind him.
The show, titled Jazz Meets the Classics, brings Paquito D’Rivera together on stage with pianist Pepe Rivero and vibraphonist Sebastián Laverde. The evening will also feature a special appearance by Antonio Serrano, harmonica player and recent National Music Prize winner, who will contribute his personal stamp as a guest.
The event will take place on 27 April at 19:30 in the Sala Sinfónica del Auditorio Nacional, just a few steps from Cruz del Rayo metro station. Tickets start at 20 euros and can be bought online, making access easier for those looking to plan their weekend in advance.
Paquito D’Rivera has recorded more than 30 albums and has collaborated as a soloist with world-renowned orchestras, from the London Philharmonic to the Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra. His music, recognisable for its fusion of Latin American influences, jazz and classical tradition, has forged a distinctive style that now arrives in Madrid.
The concert forms part of Ciclo Horizontes 2026, an initiative of Fundación Scherzo that is committed to broadening the city's musical horizons. The series includes three recitals at the Auditorio Nacional, all with the piano as their focus, and seeks to bring new musical languages to Madrid audiences. After the Paquito D’Rivera trio's performance, the series will continue on 3 May with Mikhail Pletnev and Marc Bouchkov.
Fundación Scherzo has spent years consolidating its role in Madrid's cultural life. Beyond Ciclo Horizontes, it organises concerts exploring different genres and formats, always with the piano as the protagonist. Its programme combines major international names with young talent, turning every season into an opportunity to discover and rediscover live music.
The Auditorio Nacional de Música, located in the heart of the city, has become a meeting point for those looking for quality and variety in Madrid's cultural calendar. Its diverse programme, open to innovative proposals, reflects the pulse of a city that never stops reinventing itself through music.
Programme: jazz/classical/Latin mix. Sala Sinfónica, Cruz del Rayo metro station. Buy tickets: auditorionacional.inaem.gob.es/fundacionscherzo-paquito-drivera-trio. Fundación Scherzo series: 3 recitals, piano as focus. Collaborations with the London Philharmonic/Simón Bolívar.