II Ciudad de La Laguna International Campus Concludes with Cultural Finale at Leal Theatre
The II Ciudad de La Laguna International Campus concludes tonight at the Leal Theatre with a performance by Benito Cabrera and members of the Las Palmas Symphony Orchestra, marking the end of a series dedicated to global discourse and cultural heritage.
The II Ciudad de La Laguna International Campus concludes this Thursday, moving beyond the classroom to celebrate a blend of academics and culture. According to local reports, the Leal Theatre will host the final event, marking the end of a series that has explored major global topics like governance, artificial intelligence, and the state of democracy.
The closing performance, Islas y cuerdas (Islands and Strings), features timple player Benito Cabrera accompanied by members of the Las Palmas Symphony Orchestra. This collaboration reflects the organizers' goal—the La Laguna City Council, the University of La Laguna, and the CajaCanarias Foundation—to combine education with the promotion of local heritage. This year’s campus hosted several internationally recognized experts, including former minister Ana Palacio and heritage protection specialist Mohamed Joudat, who led discussions on today’s most pressing challenges.
Tonight’s concert highlights a fusion of Canarian folk music and European chamber music. Cabrera’s repertoire explores the Canary Islands' unique sound while engaging with classical traditions, including a new take on a guitar piece by Luigi Boccherini. This mix of musical styles mirrors the campus’s broader mission: to use critical thinking and cultural diversity as foundations for modern society. The event begins at 8:00 p.m., wrapping up a program that successfully balanced intellectual debate with high-quality cultural experiences.