The Festival de Música Contemporánea de Tenerife (FMUC 2026) will conclude its latest edition on Sunday 7 June with a special concert by internationally acclaimed Polish percussionist Marianna Bednarska.
The performance will take place at 7:30 pm and will bring together a diverse programme showcasing the versatility and expressive range of contemporary percussion.
An Award-Winning International Soloist
Marianna Bednarska has built a distinguished international career, receiving recognition at prestigious competitions including the Geneva International Music Competition and the Prix Credit Suisse Jeunes Solistes.
Widely regarded as one of Europe’s leading percussionists, she is known for pushing the boundaries of traditional percussion performance through innovative repertoire and multidisciplinary approaches.
Programme Highlights
The concert will feature works by a range of renowned composers, including:
• Johann Sebastian Bach
• Toshi Ichiyanagi
• Georges Aperghis
• Christos Hatzis
• Astor Piazzolla
• Jesús Torres
The programme will take audiences on a musical journey that spans centuries and styles, from Bach adaptations for marimba to contemporary works written for multi-percussion setups.
A Performance Beyond Traditional Percussion
The recital will explore a variety of instruments and performance techniques, incorporating:
• Marimba performances
• Multi-percussion compositions
• Electronic elements
• Zarb percussion
• Vocal components
This combination of traditional and contemporary approaches reflects the innovative spirit that has characterised the Tenerife Contemporary Music Festival throughout its 2026 programme.
Emerging Talent Also Featured
Before the main concert, the audience will also have the opportunity to enjoy a pre-performance by a student from the Conservatorio Superior de Música de Canarias, offering a platform for emerging musical talent alongside an internationally recognised artist.
The concert marks the closing event of FMUC 2026 and provides a fitting finale to a festival dedicated to contemporary music, artistic experimentation and musical innovation.