Aldo López-Gavilán Performs Rachmaninov’s Piano Concerto No. 3 in Havana with the Orquesta del Lyceum de La Habana

Havana, Cuba — Pianist and composer Aldo López-Gavilán appeared as soloist in a special performance of Sergei Rachmaninov’s Piano Concerto No. 3 on March 20 at the Oratorio San Felipe Neri in Havana, joining the Orquesta del Lyceum de La Habana and musicians from the Academia Orquestal de La Habana for an evening of extraordinary artistic significance.

Conducted by José Antonio Méndez Padrón, the concert brought together established and emerging musicians in a powerful collaboration centered on one of the most demanding and celebrated works in the piano repertoire. Renowned for its immense technical and expressive challenges, Rachmaninov’s Third Piano Concerto provided the ideal platform for a performance marked by intensity, virtuosity, and musical depth.

The event also highlighted the importance of artistic continuity and mentorship within Cuba’s classical music community. By bringing together the Orquesta del Lyceum de La Habana with young instrumentalists from the Academia Orquestal de La Habana, the concert reflected a shared commitment to excellence, training, and the future of orchestral performance in Cuba.

Set in one of Havana’s most distinguished concert venues, the evening stood as both a major artistic occasion and a celebration of collaboration across generations. Aldo López-Gavilán’s participation reaffirmed his longstanding commitment not only to performance at the highest level, but also to projects that strengthen musical life and inspire new generations of artists.

This performance of Rachmaninov’s Piano Concerto No. 3 was more than a concert. It was a vivid expression of the vitality, ambition, and cultural richness of Cuba’s classical music scene.