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Classical Music is for the few chosen. Composition and interpretation, technical ability and natural dexterity linked with this musical style, is, under my point of view becoming more separated and unreachable from daily routine. Even if the term “classical music” dates from 1800, Greeks and the Catholic church embraced this music which expanded and crossed frontiers and wrapped up colonies and countries, from the highest courts of old Europe to being popularized throughout the years in movies and festivals.
The Mediterrani Festival in this fourth entree proposes a versatile walk thru famous operas as well as two concerts that will be unforgettable. The first representation will be the opera Tosca with music of Giacomo Puccini and libretos of Guiseppe Giacosa and Luigi Illica which is divided in three acts. This opera was represented for the first time in 1900. Tosca is laden with violence, intrigue, passion and drama, along with Madame Butterfly and La Boheme it represents Puccini´s best work. Tosca will be performed by the well known soprano Oksana Dyka as the main character and by baritone Aldo Heo as Sciarrone.
Fidelio will also presented, the only opera of the world´s most famous deaf person, Ludwig Van Beethoven. Pier Alli will be in charge of stage direction and the music will be performed by the Valencia Community Orchestra. Fidelio explains the story of how Leonora, the main protagonist dresses up as a guard called Fidelio to rescue her husband Florestan, sentenced to death due to political motives… very “rock and roll” Who said Girls couldn´t be super heroes?
Zubin Mehta will conduct the Symphony in D minor of Gustav Mahler. Mehta is one of the most sensational directors around currently. Born in India (look for his photo in the web, that tiger is ultra sexy even in his advanced age) he debuted in Vienna in 1958. Since then has won multiple prizes and is recognized worldwide. His interpretations of Bruckner, Strauss and Mahler are superb. Last but not least The Roma Trilogy will be conducted by Georges Pretre, the famous French director that has conducted operas in the Scala of Milan and in the Metropolitan Opera of New York. The Roman Trilogy is one of Ottorini Respighi – one of Italy´s most famous XX century- most celebrated compositions.
You must not miss it!:
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SISTER RAY
This festival is another reason to get one of the apartments in Valencia You´ll love the Festival Mediterrani, trust me.
Translated by: Marc
