Next Sunday, October 20, Barcelona’s Passeig de Gràcia will be the setting for a unique and free event that promises to leave its mark on the city’s cultural life. Legendary tenor Josep Carreras and acclaimed dancer Sara Baras will join forces for an open-air concert to mark the closing of the Regata Cultural, a program of activities organized by the Barcelona City Council to accompany the Louis Vuitton 37th America’s Cup and commemorate the 200th anniversary of the Passeig de Gràcia.
A historic event in the heart of Barcelona
The show, which will begin at 8:00 p.m., will fuse music and dance in an incomparable setting, with a large stage located between València and Rosselló streets. Attendees will be able to enjoy the concert from seats distributed along the emblematic Passeig de Gràcia, known for its impressive modernist architecture. This event, produced by Concert Studio and Focus and organized by the Barcelona Promotion Foundation, promises to be a magical day that will bring together thousands of people for an unforgettable cultural experience.
The Cultural Regatta: art and sport together
The Cultural Regatta is part of the legacy of the America’s Cup in Barcelona, and like the Cultural Olympiad of the Olympic Games, seeks to showcase the creativity and dynamism of the city. With activities that include cultural, artistic, gastronomic and scientific proposals, the Cultural Regatta has brought citizens closer to the spirit of one of the most important sporting events in the world. This closing concert will not only celebrate the end of the Cultural Regatta, but also the bicentenary of one of the most iconic arteries of the city, Passeig de Gràcia, which has been declared an Esdeveniment d’Excepcional Interès Públic (EEIP).
A high-level collaboration: Carreras and Baras
In the concert, Josep Carreras, one of the most renowned tenors in the world, will perform pieces that have marked his career, characterized by his powerful lyrical interpretation. Sara Baras, on the other hand, will fill the stage with her energy and flamenco passion, offering a performance that, as usual in her work, will combine tradition with innovation. Both artists, who have already shared the stage on other occasions, will meet again in Barcelona to offer a show that combines the best of lyrical singing and flamenco. Carreras and Baras will offer a program that promises to thrill the audience and turn Passeig de Gràcia into an epicenter of art and culture.
A night that will remain in Barcelona’s memory
This closing concert will be an artistic celebration in the heart of the city, and will not only stand out for the presence of two giants of the international music scene, but also for the way in which music and dance will intertwine in one of Barcelona’s most iconic settings. Passeig de Gràcia, which is celebrating its 200th anniversary, will witness a day that will combine art, history and tradition in a setting that will commemorate both the bicentenary of this avenue and the closing of the America’s Cup.
