The partnerships for 2026 consolidate an increasingly defined international projection while simultaneously deepening our roots in the local and regional context. Through strategic collaborations with high-level institutions and festivals, the Academy continues to expand its scope of action, strengthening the circulation of its musicians and promoting the development of historically informed performance in Latin America.
In April 2026, the Ensemble La Esfera Armoniosa will represent the Academia at the International Festival of Renaissance and Baroque Music of Chiquitos in Bolivia, one of the most important early music gatherings on the continent. This participation not only places us within a relevant international artistic circuit, but also opens a space for dialogue with other interpretative traditions and cultural contexts. The presence in Chiquitos represents an invaluable opportunity to enrich our students through direct engagement with the dynamics of a festival that has been fundamental in the revitalization of Latin American musical heritage.
At the national level, the partnership with the Conservatory of Tolima marks a milestone in the consolidation of academic networks in Colombia. This institution will host the II Latin American Conference of Baroque Violin-Making, continuing a project that seeks to position itself as a reference space for the exchange of knowledge surrounding the construction of historical instruments. This collaboration not only ensures an ideal infrastructure for the development of the conference, but also fosters interdisciplinary dialogue among students, faculty, luthiers, and musicians, strengthening a community of practice that transcends institutional boundaries. The invited master for this edition is the distinguished Dutch violinist and bow maker Pieter Affourtit, whose bows are highly regarded in international early music circles.
In this context, the participation of Gabriela Guadalajara as leader of the conference will be essential in ensuring its academic strength and international reach. Her trajectory as a specialized luthier and her experience in world-leading institutions bring a form of leadership that articulates rigor, vision, and sensitivity to the particularities of the Latin American context. Under her direction, the conference is consolidated as a space of excellence, capable of bringing together experts, fostering knowledge exchange, and strengthening a continental network around Baroque luthiery.
These alliances reflect a strategic vision that understands early music as a field in constant construction, nourished by exchange, mobility, and collaboration. By articulating efforts with key actors at both local and international levels, the Academia reaffirms its commitment to creating sustainable platforms for education, research, and artistic circulation, actively contributing to the development of a more connected, inclusive, and dynamic musical ecosystem.