Staff


Josep Barcons Palau | Espurnes Barroques

Josep Barcons Palau
Director and artistic director
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From Clariana de Cardener. Musician, farmer, teacher, facilitator… and creator of connections. He holds a degree in Humanities (with the Extraordinary Award for Academic Excellence), as well as a master’s degree and a PhD from UPF, with a dissertation on Arnold Schönberg awarded the European mention cum laude. He holds a higher diploma in classical guitar and has professional studies in classical singing, composition, and conducting. He has served as director of the Escola de Música Casp in Barcelona, has been a member of the editorial board of Revista Musical Catalana, and is a professor at the Conservatory of Music of Manresa.

Josep Barcons Palau | Espurnes Barroques

Josep Barcons Palau
Director and artistic director
direccio@espurnesbarroques.cat

From Clariana de Cardener. Musician, farmer, teacher, facilitator… and creator of connections. He holds a degree in Humanities (with the Extraordinary Award for Academic Excellence), as well as a master’s degree and a PhD from UPF, with a dissertation on Arnold Schönberg awarded the European mention cum laude. He holds a higher diploma in classical guitar and has professional studies in classical singing, composition, and conducting. He has served as director of the Escola de Música Casp in Barcelona, has been a member of the editorial board of Revista Musical Catalana, and is a professor at the Conservatory of Music of Manresa.

Mònica Sala Esquius | Espurnes Barroques

Mònica Sala Esquius
Deputy Director
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Born in a rural area between Navès and Cardona. Graduate in Humanities from Pompeu Fabra University (UPF), Master’s degree in Cultural Management from University of Barcelona, and a cum laude PhD in History from UPF, with a thesis on the interrogations of Francisco de Zamora from the 18th century, which gives her first-hand knowledge of the society of Baroque Catalonia. With professional studies in music, she has worked as a cultural manager and coordinator at the AIMS Festival of Solsona, at the Auditorium of Cardona, in a performing arts company and leading historically focused guided tours.

Mònica Sala Esquius | Espurnes Barroques

Mònica Sala Esquius
Deputy Director
gestio@espurnesbarroques.cat

Born in a rural area between Navès and Cardona. Graduate in Humanities from Pompeu Fabra University (UPF), Master’s degree in Cultural Management from University of Barcelona, and a cum laude PhD in History from UPF, with a thesis on the interrogations of Francisco de Zamora from the 18th century, which gives her first-hand knowledge of the society of Baroque Catalonia. With professional studies in music, she has worked as a cultural manager and coordinator at the AIMS Festival of Solsona, at the Auditorium of Cardona, in a performing arts company and leading historically focused guided tours.

Pau Vilaseca Sala | Espurnes Barroques

Pau Vilaseca Sala
Communication
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From Solsona. Graduated in Audiovisual Communication from the University of Barcelona, he manages "De Cop Mèdia," a communication and audiovisual project focused on social media that also runs a photography shop in the capital of Solsonès. He is a member of Solsona Experience, a cooperative specialized in the tourism sector of Solsonès. He has studied saxophone and piano and takes part in various musical groups in the region.

Pau Vilaseca Sala | Espurnes Barroques

Pau Vilaseca Sala
Communication
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From Solsona. Graduated in Audiovisual Communication from the University of Barcelona, he manages "De Cop Mèdia," a communication and audiovisual project focused on social media that also runs a photography shop in the capital of Solsonès. He is a member of Solsona Experience, a cooperative specialized in the tourism sector of Solsonès. He has studied saxophone and piano and takes part in various musical groups in the region.

Gerard Reig López | Espurnes Barroques

Gerard Reig López
PRODUCTION
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From Olius. Graduated in interior, graphic, and industrial design from Elisava; in Business Administration from UVic; and holds a postgraduate degree in green entrepreneurship and energy efficiency from UWE, along with musical knowledge. He has experience in various sectors, including tourism, design, planning, lighting technology, construction, and space creation. He manages a rural tourism project that combines his interest in sustainability with the promotion of local heritage and rural development.

Gerard Reig López | Espurnes Barroques

Gerard Reig López
PRODUCTION
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From Olius. Graduated in interior, graphic, and industrial design from Elisava; in Business Administration from UVic; and holds a postgraduate degree in green entrepreneurship and energy efficiency from UWE, along with musical knowledge. He has experience in various sectors, including tourism, design, planning, lighting technology, construction, and space creation. He manages a rural tourism project that combines his interest in sustainability with the promotion of local heritage and rural development.

Adrià Garcia Alavedra | Espurnes Barroques

Adrià Garcia Alavedra
PRODUCTION
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From Manresa. Trained in physiotherapy at the UAB and holding a master’s degree in digital marketing and business management from the UOC, he has been working in the tourism sector for over ten years. With a versatile perspective and an approach focused on — and for — the local territory, he is currently involved in planning, project management, communication, and marketing at an accommodation business, while maintaining close ties with the hospitality sector of Central Catalonia.

Adrià Garcia Alavedra | Espurnes Barroques

Adrià Garcia Alavedra
PRODUCTION
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From Manresa. Trained in physiotherapy at the UAB and holding a master’s degree in digital marketing and business management from the UOC, he has been working in the tourism sector for over ten years. With a versatile perspective and an approach focused on — and for — the local territory, he is currently involved in planning, project management, communication, and marketing at an accommodation business, while maintaining close ties with the hospitality sector of Central Catalonia.

Marc Peramiquel Castellà | Espurnes Barroques

Marc Peramiquel Castellà
Production
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From Súria. A chemical engineer from the UPC, former choirboy of Montserrat (where he later worked as an educator), and with professional music studies. He is part of the editorial team of the magazine El Salí and is involved in various cultural and musical associations in Central Catalonia. Professionally, he works for a company in Bages specializing in electrohydraulic installations, where he serves as head of technical office studies.

Marc Peramiquel Castellà | Espurnes Barroques

Marc Peramiquel Castellà
Production
produccio@espurnesbarroques.cat

From Súria. A chemical engineer from the UPC, former choirboy of Montserrat (where he later worked as an educator), and with professional music studies. He is part of the editorial team of the magazine El Salí and is involved in various cultural and musical associations in Central Catalonia. Professionally, he works for a company in Bages specializing in electrohydraulic installations, where he serves as head of technical office studies.

Núria Checa Granja | Espurnes Barroques

Núria Checa Granja
Social & Education project
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From Manresa. Higher studies in pedagogy and professional studies of singing and piano. For 11 years, she has been the manager of the music school in Sant Joan de Vilatorrada, where she has organised several concert cycles and the Pòdiums of chamber music, among other activities. She continues to work in the field of musical teaching, specially in bringing the enjoyment of musical art with family closer.

Núria Checa Granja | Espurnes Barroques

Núria Checa Granja
Social & Education project
socioeducatius@espurnesbarroques.cat

From Manresa. Higher studies in pedagogy and professional studies of singing and piano. For 11 years, she has been the manager of the music school in Sant Joan de Vilatorrada, where she has organised several concert cycles and the Pòdiums of chamber music, among other activities. She continues to work in the field of musical teaching, specially in bringing the enjoyment of musical art with family closer.

Montserrat Isanta Barcons | Espurnes Barroques

Montserrat Isanta Barcons
EDUCATION PROJECT
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From Solsona. With advanced studies in singing and a specialization in early music at ESMUC, she is also a flutist. She is a member of the early music group Cayreles and the Jezz Club Orchestra. She has created and directs a children’s choir and a gospel group, combining teaching with other educational projects. She has also collaborated with illustrators and muralists in creating soundscapes as part of interdisciplinary projects.

Montserrat Isanta Barcons | Espurnes Barroques

Montserrat Isanta Barcons
EDUCATION PROJECT
educatius@espurnesbarroques.cat

From Solsona. With advanced studies in singing and a specialization in early music at ESMUC, she is also a flutist. She is a member of the early music group Cayreles and the Jezz Club Orchestra. She has created and directs a children’s choir and a gospel group, combining teaching with other educational projects. She has also collaborated with illustrators and muralists in creating soundscapes as part of interdisciplinary projects.

Maria Clotet Fons | Espurnes Barroques

Maria Clotet Fons
Administration
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From Manresa, with roots in Solsonès. Environmental biologist, Master’s in ecology and management of biodiversity, graduate in social education, Master’s in teaching and professional musical studies. Linked to social and musical entities of Bages. She is currently manager, administrator and teacher at Aurea7 Cooperativa, a centre dedicated to the education of adults and after-school activities.

Maria Clotet Fons | Espurnes Barroques

Maria Clotet Fons
Administration
administracio@espurnesbarroques.cat

From Manresa, with roots in Solsonès. Environmental biologist, Master’s in ecology and management of biodiversity, graduate in social education, Master’s in teaching and professional musical studies. Linked to social and musical entities of Bages. She is currently manager, administrator and teacher at Aurea7 Cooperativa, a centre dedicated to the education of adults and after-school activities.

Colaborators

Marc Segués Codina
Podcast & Press assistant

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Inma Miñés Gracia
Production Assistant

Joan Boixadera Ballarà
Production Assistant

Georgina Muntadas Vera
Production Assistant

Xiloè Roigé Díez
Production Assistant

Pere Cuadrench Tripiana
Design

Marc Trilla Reig
Photography

Marc Santaeulària Joval
Photography

Arnau Abella Travesset
Audiovisuals

Joan Solé Llobet
Audiovisuals

Johanan Marín Vidal
Web development