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Taller de Músics Names Joan Manuel Tresserras Chair as Lluís Cabrera Becomes Honorary President

The leadership shift, unveiled at a packed 45th‑anniversary book event, signals a push for greater recognition with fair pay for musicians.

Overview

  • Eunice Romero was introduced as director, with Miguel Poveda, Santiago Auserón and Joan Albert Amargós joining the board.
  • Joan Manuel Tresserras said the program’s sole aim is to preserve the Taller’s spirit, objectives, values and way of working.
  • The announcement came during the presentation of the commemorative book at Barcelona’s Byron bookstore, attended by senior cultural officials including Jordi Martí, Joan Ignasi Elena and Eva Soria.
  • Founded in 1979 with a pioneering blend of jazz and flamenco pedagogy, the Taller has grown into an accredited higher‑education center in Catalonia.
  • Lluís Cabrera highlighted ongoing sector grievances, praising young Taller musicians who refused a reduced La Mercè fee and calling for stronger support for small venues and fair remuneration.