Music in Cuenca
Delighting the Ears of Locals and Expats

Music in Cuenca is special. Why? Because much of it is free for everyone to enjoy.

There's a wide variety of music available, including classical, jazz, and rock concerts.

Classical

Cuenca has its own symphony, and they play several times a year. We've been to several of their free concerts, each with a different guest conductor, and enjoyed every one of them.

There's also the Cuen K Ensamble (pronounced Cuen Caw), the youth philharmonic. We were impressed with their music too, especially since many of the musicians are teenagers.

Jazz

In September, music in Cuenca includes the Jazz Insitu Festival, with performers from around the world. The festival in 2010 included musicians from Japan, France, Argentina and Germany as well as Ecuador.

Rock/Hip Hop

For the younger crowd, rock bands play at some of the bars. Occasionally there's a rock concert at the football (soccer) stadium.

Ragtime and Jazz Piano

Cuenca recently won out over Chile and Colombia as the place where Robert (Bob) Brinkmoeller wants to live. That's good news for us, because he loves the piano. He plays wherever anyone will let him.

That includes Hotel Mansión Alcázar's courtyard, where he enjoys their baby grand, and Creta restaurant, in Mall del Río, where he tickles the ivories on the baby grand there.

If you happen by either place and hear live piano, especially ragtime, jazz and the occasional show tune, stop in and enjoy Bob's music.

Music Stores in Cuenca

If you're a musician, there are also several music stores in Cuenca, including one at Mall del Río.

Summary

Music in Cuenca has something for just about everyone's taste, whether you enjoy listening to it, or enjoy making it.

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