The social project "Soy clave!" (I'm Key!), promoted by the Maria Canals International Piano Competition Association, with the support of the Occidente Foundation, reinforces its commitment to offering a real opportunity to vulnerable children to engage with music through the piano. The program is part of OFF Concurs, a set of educational and outreach initiatives that aim to bring piano playing to the wider community and make it accessible beyond traditional channels. Aimed at children aged six and up, "Soy clave!" facilitates access to musical learning for children who, due to economic or social reasons, would otherwise have little contact with an instrument. The piano—traditionally associated with academic settings or certain social classes—thus becomes a tool for inclusion and discovery. The goal is to awaken vocations, but also to foster confidence, creativity, and, most importantly, to provide opportunities for those who lack them.

"Music lovers and piano fans have an unmissable event," says Jordi Vivancos, artistic director of the Maria Canals International Competition. The enthusiasm is justified, because this Sunday marks the start of the 70th edition of the oldest music competition in Spain and because once again pianos enrich Barcelona's spring season. As usual, the competitive activity is concentrated at the Petit Palau de la Música, but there are also many initiatives spread throughout the city.

On March 14th, the film Wolfgang (Extraordinary) hit theaters. It tells the story of a gifted boy with autism who dreams of becoming the world's greatest pianist. The film, based on Laia Aguilar's novel of the same name, features a fictional protagonist, but reality often surpasses imagination: Wolfgang exists, and his name is Joel Bou. He's ten years old, lives in Santa Coloma de Farners, and the piano is his passion.