El Paso Barroco and Sunset Parlor proudly present Massimo Gatta (Italy) in concert!

Prof. Gatta is one of the leading authorities on Baroque guitar and lute based in Durango, Mexico. His academic and musical expertise span publications and performances worldwide, including appearances with numerous professional ensembles.

Don't miss this intimate and exclusive event to experience the beautiful sounds of one of the most romantic instruments: the Baroque guitar.

Massimo Gatta is a native Italian and full-time professor at the Escuela Superior de Música de la Universidad Juárez del Estado de Durango, Mexico, where he teaches music history, guitar, and chamber music. As a soloist, he has performed in venues throughout Italy, Mexico, Russia, and Canada. He holds a doctorate in history from the Universidad Autónoma de Sinaloa.

In 2015, he published the book Con decencia y decoro: la actividad musical de la catedral de Durango (1635–1749) and is the author of various articles published in history, music, and social sciences in Mexico and abroad. He is a member of various research committees and the Sistema Nacional de Investigadores.

Feb 13, 2027 6:00 VIP

7:00 Concert

El Paso Barroco:

Drawing on the talent of musicians from the El Paso, Texas / Ciudad Juárez border and around the world, El Paso Barroco (EPB) is a conductor-less collective of musicians dedicated to historically informed performance. 

EPB offers musicians opportunities to perform on replicas of period instruments, bringing history to life through sound. Our mission is to provide the El Paso / Juárez community with immersive, historically informed experiences that introduce students, musicians, and audiences to the rich heritage and artistry of early music.

Since its founding in 2017, EPB has collaborated with partners such as the El Paso Museum of Art, Paso del Sur, the University of Texas at El Paso, the Universidad Autónoma de Ciudad Juárez, New Mexico State University, and Johns Hopkins University.

Tickets:

$25 pre sale

$40 at door

$90 VIP Tickets  T-shirt + Mug + Drink + Meet and Greet Pre Show at 6:30PM