The magic and elegance of classical music filled every corner of Casa Haas during the highly anticipated opening of the 2026 Mazatlán String Festival.
In an evening marked by the audience’s warmth and enthusiasm, the festival opened its doors to offer a truly memorable artistic experience.
The highlight of the event was the masterful performance by the featured artist, Ukrainian violin virtuoso Nina Farvarshchuk, who captivated the audience with her flawless technique in performing the “Chaconne” from J.S. Bach’s Partita No. 2 for Solo Violin.
In addition to Farvarshchuk’s outstanding performance, the audience enjoyed other remarkable musical contributions that enriched the evening’s repertoire:
Yahel Jiménez captivated the crowd with a rendition of the Prelude from the Cello Suite No. 3; David Torres delighted the audience with the refined Andante from Violin Sonata No. 2; and Jascha González delivered a brilliant performance of the Allemande from Partita No. 1, as well as the “Obsession” movement from Eugène Ysaÿe’s Sonata No. 2.
With this successful opening concert, the 2026 Mazatlán String Festival took the first step in what promises to be an unforgettable series of events filled with talent, artistic sensitivity, and cultural connection.
At the conclusion of the event, acknowledgments were extended to the authorities who made the program possible, the festival’s promoters, and the instructors who organized the project: Frida Zebadua, Maritza Cisneros, and Víctor Osuna. …to Oscar García Osuna, Director General of the Mazatlán Institute of Culture, and Liliana Aréchiga, Educational Director of the Municipal Center for the Arts, as well as the members of the String Festival, guest instructors, and the audience for their attendance.
The Mazatlán String Festival is supported by the PADID 2026 call for proposals.
