Organ Concert: From the Vatican to San Miguel de Allende

In an exceptional presentation, San Miguel de Allende welcomes Maestro Josep Solé Coll, principal organist of St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican, for a concert that brings together the grandeur of the European organ tradition with the historic and spiritual atmosphere of one of the city’s most emblematic sacred spaces.

This unique organ concert offers a journey through works by great German, French, and Italian masters, revealing the sonic richness, expressive depth, and majesty of an instrument that has held a central place in the history of sacred and concert music. Maestro Solé Coll’s interpretation will allow audiences to experience not only the power and virtuosity of the organ, but also its ability to create moments of contemplation, intensity, and beauty.

About the Concert

Under the title From the Vatican to San Miguel de Allende, this performance becomes a meeting point between tradition, interpretive excellence, and musical heritage. The presence of the principal organist of St. Peter’s Basilica offers an extraordinary opportunity to hear one of today’s most distinguished interpreters of the organ repertoire in a program designed to highlight both the solemnity and artistic richness of this monumental instrument.

The recital will take place at the Templo de la Tercera Orden, whose beautiful organ and architectural setting provide the ideal atmosphere for a deeply immersive musical experience. It is an invitation to be enveloped by a repertoire spanning several European schools, resonating in a space where history, spirituality, and art meet in harmony.

What You Will Discover

• An organ concert performed by Josep Solé Coll, principal organist of St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican.
• A musical journey through works by German, French, and Italian composers.
• The sonic richness, expressive depth, and grandeur of the European organ tradition.
• A remarkable musical experience at the historic Templo de la Tercera Orden in San Miguel de Allende.
• An evening that brings together heritage, spirituality, and artistic excellence in a setting of great beauty.

This concert is an invitation to experience the organ in its full expressive dimension: as an instrument of contemplation, dramatic power, and extraordinary beauty. An event both intimate and monumental, where music creates a bridge between the legacy of Europe’s great traditions and the cultural sensibility of San Miguel de Allende.

Event Details

Date: August 23
Time: 1:30 p.m.
Venue: Templo de la Tercera Orden