Welcome to the official España Fantasía Sinfónica press media coverage page — a collection of articles, interviews, and videos from leading Spanish and international outlets.
El Debate
13 July 2026
Conductor and composer Yuri Chugúyev composed a symphonic fanfare in support of the Spanish national football team ahead of the FIFA World Cup semi-final against France. Following its premiere, the piece will become part of the permanent repertoire of España – Fantasía Sinfónica, a large-scale stage production combining a symphony orchestra, Spanish dance, classical guitar, operatic vocals, and immersive visual projections of Spain’s most iconic landscapes and landmarks.
Diario YA
12 July 2026
Maestro Yuri Chugúyev unveiled a symphonic fanfare specially composed in support of the Spanish national football team ahead of the FIFA World Cup semi-final against France. The work is intended to convey the courage, unity, and emotion of this decisive match.
La Alcazaba
No. 846, May 6, 2026, p. 20.
Hunan Economic TV
Television Report
China · Hunan · Changsha
September 13, 2025
RITMO Reviews the World Premiere of España – Fantasía Sinfónica
17/08/2025
The magazine notes that the world premiere on August 14 gathered over two thousand people in the unique setting of the Plaza de la Lonja of the Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial, as part of the prestigious San Lorenzo Festival.
It praises the production as a deeply innovative show, with more than 100 artists on stage blending symphonic music, Spanish dance, guitar, singing, and 4K projections into an immersive journey through Spain’s cultural identity.
RITMO also highlights the aim of the work: to spread and honor Spain’s cultural, natural, and intangible heritage — a mission it considers admirable and necessary.
Madrid24horas
14/08/2025
The outlet reports on the San Lorenzo de El Escorial Festival, currently taking place in Spain, in the town of San Lorenzo de El Escorial near Madrid. It highlights the festival’s special program and emphasizes the premiere of España – Fantasía Sinfónica by Yuri Chugúyev with the Madrid Flamenco Ballet and the Orquesta Ciudad de Alcalá. Today, more than 100 artists will create a fusion of music, dance, and immersive projections under the starry night sky of the Monastery.
La Opinión de Málaga
13/08/2025
‘España Sinfónica’: Chugúyev premieres in El Escorial.
The newspaper published a feature on the upcoming premiere of España, Fantasía Sinfónica by Maestro Yuri Chugúyev, scheduled for August 14 at the Lonja of the Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial. La Opinión de Málaga highlights that this is a “deeply innovative” show, not just a concert but an emotional journey through the geography, history, and cultural identity of Spain. The production blends tradition and avant-garde — from Manuel de Falla, Joaquín Turina, zarzuela, pasodoble, and Baroque music to the contemporary language of the 21st century.
DIARIOCRÍTICO
09/08/2025
Historias de mi vida liberal: España, fantasía sinfónica, by Maestro Yuri Chugúyev in San Lorenzo del Escorial.
The Spanish outlet DIARIOCRÍTICO has published an article about the upcoming world premiere of “España, Fantasía Sinfónica” by Maestro Yuri Chugúyev, which will take place on August 14 at the Lonja del Monasterio de San Lorenzo de El Escorial. The piece highlights a large-scale production featuring over 100 performers, combining symphonic music, Spanish dance, guitar, vocals, and stunning 4K projections for a fully immersive experience.
ADIPROPE
05/08/2025
The cultural foundation ADIPROPE, dedicated to the dissemination and promotion of Spain’s World Heritage, highlighted the premiere of the symphonic work “España, Fantasía Sinfónica” by Maestro Yuri Chugúyev at the San Lorenzo de El Escorial Festival. This mention is especially meaningful for us, as it emphasizes the cultural value of the project and its contribution to the country’s musical life.
EL ECONOMISTA – EVASIÓN
05/08/2025
The San Lorenzo del Escorial Festival brings together symphonic music, flamenco, opera, and theater in the unique setting of the Lonja del Monasterio. This August, audiences will enjoy the premiere of “España – Fantasía Sinfónica” by Yuri Chugúyev with the Madrid Flamenco Ballet, a tribute to Maestro Enrique García Asensio, the tricentennial of Scarlatti, and the centenary of the zarzuela La Calesera. An unforgettable cultural journey under the stars.
Estutele TV
Interview with Maestro Yuri Chugúyev and Luciano Ruiz about “España, Fantasía Sinfónica”
July 2025
DIARIOYA on “España, Fantasía Sinfónica”
05/08/2025
Spanish news outlet DiarioYa highlights the upcoming world premiere of Maestro Yuri Chugúyev’s España, Fantasía Sinfónica, calling it a groundbreaking large-scale production that blends live symphonic music, Spanish dance, guitar, vocals, and immersive 4K projections. With more than 100 artists on stage, the show aims to celebrate and promote Spain’s cultural and natural heritage. The premiere will take place on August 14 at the Festival de San Lorenzo in El Escorial.
madrid.org
July 2025
San Lorenzo de El Escorial Festival 2025
ESPAÑA, FANTASÍA SINFÓNICA
Musical Direction: Yuri Chugúyev
Ballet Direction: Luciano Ruiz
Ballet: Ballet Flamenco de Madrid
Choreographers: Antonio Márquez, Paco Mora, Alberto Ortiz, Alberto Mondragón
Mezzosoprano: Julia Merino
Flamenco Guitar: Victoria Ruiz de la Rubia
Orchestra: Orquesta Ciudad de Alcalá
Music: Yuri Chugúyev
Lighting: Diego Perezagua | Sound: Dailos Artero
RITMO Magazine Announces the World Premiere of “España, Fantasía Sinfónica”
05/08/2025
RITMO magazine announces the world premiere of “España, Fantasía Sinfónica” on August 14 at the San Lorenzo Festival in El Escorial. It describes Maestro Yuri Chugúyev’s work as an innovative large-scale production with more than 100 artists on stage, blending symphonic music, Spanish dance, guitar, singing and 4K projections into an immersive journey through Spain’s cultural identity.
Málaga 24h TV
Interview & Presentation on “España, Fantasía Sinfónica”
June 12, 2025