For 32 years the Sant Carles cultural centre has been organising what is the oldest international piano festival on the Balearic Islands, and one of the most renowned in Europe.
Sant Carles de Peralta is a synonym of unconditional love of classical music. In 2019, the cultural centre of this small village has scheduled a series of celebrated music concerts in August and September, during the International Festival, as well as performances by young talents from around the world who are taking part in the International Piano Competition.
Attending a concert in this cultural centre is a good opportunity to enjoy a summer night in Sant Carles, away from the hustle and bustle of the south of the island, because the atmosphere of this festival is very friendly, with the artists mixing amongst the audience during the competition sessions, in the morning and the evening, and during the major concerts as well. The involvement of the village is such that the contestants may even rehearse in the homes of some residents. Over three decades, this festival, which has been held biannually since 2000 and now reaches its twenty-third year, has welcomed over 300 artists and nearly a thousand contestants from all over the world.
