Liceu Jazz – Masterclasses & Concerts is the annual series of the Conservatori Superior de Música del Liceu dedicated to jazz and modern music.
Throughout the academic year, the series brings together masterclasses with leading international artists, concerts linked to the collaboration with the Barcelona Jazz Festival, performances by the Conservatory ensembles, and jam sessions that make the Conservatory a vibrant space for practice, listening and musical exchange.
Liceu Jazz is more than a programme.It is a way of experiencing jazz within the Conservatory.
Discover
Discover the Project
15 Years of History
Bringing together leading artists, fresh perspectives, and shared musical experiences.
Masterclasses
Led by internationally renowned jazz artists.
Concerts & Ensembles
Featuring Conservatory ensembles alongside guest artists.
Jam Sessions
Open opportunities to share music throughout the academic year.
A Jazz Community
A vibrant jazz community at the Liceu Conservatory.
Masterclasses
Learning up close
Masterclasses are one of the main pillars of Liceu Jazz. Each session gives students the opportunity to engage directly with leading artists, hear first-hand about their experiences, and gain new perspectives on creation, performance and improvisation.
A space to learn, ask questions, listen and share the musical process with some of today’s leading names in jazz.
Masterclass Kurt Rosenwinkel
Masterclass Vijay Iyer
Masterclass Miguel Zenón – Luis Perdomo
Masterclass Mark Guiliana
Masterclass Niño Josele
Masterclass Haydée Milanés – Javier Colina
Masterclass Chris Potter
Masterclass Mary Halvorson
In the upcoming edition…
Concert: Liceu Big Band
Concert: Liceu BLAM Collective
Concert: Liceu Jazz Group
Concert: Liceu Big Band
Concert: Omar Sosa – Marcelo Woloski – Focus Quartet
Concert: Ethan Iverson & Liceu Big Band: The Barcelona Concert
Concert: Liceu Jazz Group
Concert: Liceu Big Band
Liceu Conservatory Ensembles
The jazz created here
The ensembles of the Conservatori Superior de Música del Liceu are an essential part of Liceu Jazz.
The Liceu Big Band, Liceu Vocal Big Band, Liceu BLAM Collective, Liceu Gran Ensemble and Liceu Jazz Grup showcase the musical work of the Conservatory’s students and faculty.
These ensembles reflect the vibrant jazz life that is built within the Conservatory throughout the academic year.
Pre-Concert Performances
Micro-concerts featuring Conservatory students
The Pre-Concert Performances are micro-concerts featuring Conservatory students. These performances take place before the concerts by guest artists of the Barcelona Jazz Festival and provide a platform to showcase the talent of students at the Liceu Conservatory.
15 Years of Liceu Jazz
JAZZ LIVES HERE
For 15 years, Liceu Jazz has brought leading artists, fresh perspectives and shared musical experiences to the Conservatori Superior de Música del Liceu. Since 2011, the series has presented a total of 194 masterclasses attended by nearly 22,000 participants, who have had the opportunity to learn from renowned artists such as Chick Corea, Pat Metheny, Dave Holland, Maria Schneider, Fred Hersch, Christian McBride, Chucho Valdés, Kurt Rosenwinkel and Gonzalo Rubalcaba, among many others.
This anniversary is an opportunity to look back on the history of the series, but above all to celebrate its present: an active community, engaged students, and a vibrant jazz culture that continues to grow within the Conservatory.
Made possible thanks to
In collaboration with the Barcelona Jazz Festival and with the support of the Ferrer Music Foundation
Liceu Jazz is developed through the collaboration between the Fundació Conservatori Liceu and the Barcelona Jazz Festival, with the Ferrer Music Foundation sponsoring the masterclasses.
These partnerships strengthen the educational, artistic and institutional value of the series and bring students closer to some of the leading figures of international jazz.
