The Barcelona Municipal Band reaches its 140th anniversary in top form, reaping the rewards of work carried out with perseverance, determination, and boldness. Salvador Brotons, initially, and José R. Pascual-Vilaplana (Muro, 1971), who has led the band for the last eight years, have broadened both the repertoire and the audience of this ensemble, which will celebrate the anniversary on Sunday, March 1st, with a grand concert at L'Auditori (6 pm), featuring the Montserrat Choir and the orchestra. The program includes... Angel of Mercy (2015), by David Maslanka; Symphony of Lieds (2013), by Johan de Meij, and the world premiere of Chibola Mu Lumba (2025), by Héctor Parra, a work commissioned by L'Auditori for the occasion and based on traditional music from the African region of Katanga.