The Museu de la Música de Barcelona presents a monographic exhibition exploring the life and work of Ricard Viñes. An immersion into the artistic memory of a pivotal performer in European avant-garde music. 🎶📖

The exhibition commemorates the 150th anniversary of the birth of Ricard Viñes i Roda (Lleida, 1875 – Barcelona, 1943), bringing together essential archival records to showcase his brilliant international career.

🎶 Ricard Viñes a París: diari d'un pianista

📅 From May 28 to October 11, 2026

🕐 Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM. Thursday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM. Saturday and Sunday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM.

📍 Museu de la Música de Barcelona, Barcelona (C. Lepant, 150)

🎟️ General admission: €6 · reduced: €4.50

📖 The personal diary of a master pianist

Ricard Viñes was one of the most influential pianists of his era and a great champion of contemporary music. The exhibition is built around his personal diary and his documentary legacy.

Through these firsthand accounts, visitors discover his pivotal Paris years and his close bond as a trusted performer and friend of composers such as Claude Debussy, Maurice Ravel, Isaac Albéniz, and Manuel de Falla.

🏛️ Commemoration and musical heritage

Held at the Museu de la Música de Barcelona, this showcase highlights Viñes's profound impact on modern piano repertoire and cultural history.

ℹ️ Good to know: Free admission on selected days. Information, bookings, and ticket sales available on the Museu de la Música website.

✨ A unique journey into the private world and career of a landmark musical figure.