For more than three decades the Monte Carlo–basedAïghetta Quartet has been delighting audiences around the world with its eclectic concert programmes that transcend genre boundaries. The quartet debuted in 1982 with a performance ofJoaquín Rodrigo’s Concierto Andaluz for four guitarsand orchestra with the Monte Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra. This debut was followed by an extensive European tour, through which Aïghetta cemented its reputation as an ensemble with an innovative and fascinating sound characterised by a balance of voices sounding as one. The extensive list of concert and festival venues at which the quartet has performed includes the Teatro La Fenice in Venice, the Palau de la Música Catalana in Barcelona and the Salle Garnier in Monte Carlo. For its Ljubljana concert, the quartet has prepared a programme that includes works by lesser-known names such as the early-nineteenth- century Italian composer Ferdinando Carulli alongside arrangements of extracts from Rossini’s The Barber of Seville, Bizet’s Carmen and Kurt Weill’s The Threepenny Opera. The programme will also feature original compositions by members of the Aïghetta Quartet, who have become increasingly active as composersin recent years and whose works show the influences of jazz, flamenco, tango and classical music.

Dear visitors to the Ljubljana Festival,

Please be advised that in accordance with the Ordinance on temporary measures to reduce the risk of infection with the SARS-CoV-2 virus and contain the spread of infection, the use of a protective face mask or other form of protection for the mouth and nose area (scarf, bandana or similar form of protection covering the nose and mouth) and the disinfection of hands are compulsory in enclosed public spaces.
In view of the prescribed compulsory preventive measures, we invite all those attending Festival events to bring with them their own suitable protective covering for the mouth and nose. In order to avoid complications, we recommend bringing a protective face mask.
In order to safeguard the health of other festivalgoers and performers, we reserve the right to refuse entry to the venue to anyone arriving at the venue without a suitable protective covering for the mouth and nose or refusing to disinfect their hands. Please note that in such circumstances, we will not refund the cost of the ticket to the event.
Festivalgoers are further advised that anyone not using a suitable protective covering for their mouth and nose during an event (for example by removing the mask or other covering from their face), or who through any other action presents a risk to the health of other festivalgoers or performers, will not be allowed to remain in the venue and will be ejected with the help of the venue’s security personnel.
Please note that in the event of the introduction of additional restrictive measures (including, but not limited to, the measuring of an individual’s temperature), we reserve the right to refuse admission to the venue to any individual should we have any concerns of a medical nature.
All festivalgoers are requested to consistently observe the compulsory and recommended preventive measures to limit the spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus and in this way ensure the protection of their own health and that of others.

Thank you for your understanding.