Barcelona, the vibrant and culturally rich Catalan city, is gearing up for an exciting season of concerts, performing arts and exhibitions that promise to captivate art and music lovers.
From classical opera to contemporary dance and the theatrical adaptation of a jewel of Catalan literature, the artistic offer is varied and exciting.
The Gran Teatre del Liceu, one of the temples of opera in Barcelona, starts the season with a special production of “Eugene Onegin”. This opera is the result of a collaboration between Den Norske Opera in Oslo and the Teatro Real in Madrid, and promises a unique performance.
The story of “Eugene Onegin” focuses on the character of Tatiana Larin and her evolution from a young girl with a passion for novels to an elegant cosmopolitan princess.
The main character, Eugene Onegin, an aristocrat obsessed with appearances, discovers the power of love too late. The plot is immersed in typical romantic tensions and impossible idealization.
Barcelona and the new concert, exhibition and art season
The symphonic season begins at L’Auditori with a special focus on the music of Beethoven. Under the baton of conductor Ludovic Morlot, the Orquesta Sinfónica de Barcelona y Nacional de Cataluña (OBC) will perform Beethoven’s Third Symphony, originally dedicated to Napoleon.
In addition to Beethoven, internationally renowned cellist Alisa Weilerstein will join the CBO on stage. He will perform “Un cant a Pau Casals”, a work by Jordi Cervelló dedicated to the Catalan musician. The collaboration between Weilerstein and the OBC promises to be an exceptional musical experience.
The Teatre Nacional de Catalunya (TNC) opens its season with a theatrical adaptation of “La plaça del diamant”, a classic work of Catalan literature written by Mercè Rodoreda. Carlota Subirós, the director of the adaptation, seeks to rediscover this fascinating novel from a contemporary perspective.
The story centers on Natalia, the main character, and unfolds through eleven actresses representing various ages and social conditions.
This contemporary version explores universal themes such as motherhood, loneliness, struggle and personal identity. The adaptation is a fascinating revision of the classic play that seeks to connect with modern audiences.
Other seasons
The Mercat de les Flors opens its season with “Beytna”, a multidisciplinary show in which the audience is invited to participate. Directed by Lebanese choreographer Omar Rajeh, this show brings together four choreographers, four musicians and the audience in a culinary and artistic feast on stage.
The proposal is a human and artistic mosaic in which everyone talks, laughs, dances and cooks together. “Beytna” celebrates coexistence and kicks off the new season of the Mercat de les Flors.
