‘Concierto de Aranjuez’ & Cañizares
‘Concierto de Aranjuez’ & Cañizares
—Orquestra Simfònica del Vallès, Cor de Noies & Puig
Performers
Cañizares, guitar
Angel Muñoz, palmas
Charo Espino, palmas
Cor de Noies de l’Orfeó Català (Montserrat Meneses, conductor)
Orquestra Simfònica del Vallès
Xavier Puig, conductor
Program
Les trompetes de la mort (with the Cor de Noies de l'Orfeó Català)
Concierto de Aranjuez
Feria Mágica (Overture)
Concierto Al-Andalus
Details
The Concierto de Aranjuez, a masterpiece by Spanish composer Joaquín Rodrigo, evokes the beauty and charm of the gardens of the Royal Palace of Aranjuez. Composed in 1939, this concerto for guitar and orchestra captivates with its melancholy and vibrant expression of the Spanish landscape and culture. With its exquisite melodies and rich instrumentation, the Concierto de Aranjuez has become an icon of Spanish classical music, delighting listeners around the world with its unparalleled beauty and elegance.
The guitarist from Sabadell, Cañizares, winner of the 2023 National Music Prize, will be the soloist in charge of interpreting this iconic score. In addition, he will present his latest work, Concierto Al-Andalus, published in 2023, a work commissioned by the Orquesta y Coro Nacional de España and dedicated to the memory of Paco de Lucía.
The program is completed with Les trompetes de la mort, a striking composition by Marc Timón, full of expressive force, which will feature theCor de Noies de l’Orfeó Català. This work premiered at the Palau de la Música Catalana in 2022.
Special offer
Self-guided visit + Concert
The Palau is a temple of music and architecture. Enjoy a self-guided tour to learn about the history and construction of the only modernist concert hall listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site, and a concert to experience the magic of what is not just a monument but a living venue.
Price: €50. Select seats in Category C (first lateral floor rows 3 and 4, second floor rows 2 to 11, second-floor boxes row 1, and organ galleries) and choose the "Self-guided Tour + Concert" rate from the dropdown menu. Tour starts at 5 p.m.