Sir Mark Elder has been appointed Music Director of the Palau de les Arts. He will take over the position on Sept. 1, 2025, succeeding James Gaffigan who announced he would conclude his tenure as Music Director at the close of the 2024-25 season. Elder will be the Music Director until the 2028-2029 season. He made his debut with the {…}
The Palau de Les Arts has announced a cast change for its production of “Dialogues des Carmelites.” The company said that Carolina López Moreno will no longer perform the role of Blanche de la Force. As a result, Alexandra Marcellier will take over the role. Marcellier has performed with the Opéra de Bordeaux, Opéra de Limoges, Opéra de Saint-Étienne, the {…}
The Palau de les Arts in Valencia has announced a cast change for its Dec. 8 performance of “Il Trovatore.” In a statement posted on social media, baritone Artur Ruciński said he was canceling due to “health reasons.” As a result, Lucas Meachem will perform the role of the Count. Meachem recently performed the role at the Houston Grand Opera {…}
The Palau de les Arts in Valencia has announced that it will resume its programming this weekend following a number of postponements and cancelations. The company said, “In Les Arts, from the greatest respect and solidarity with all the people affected by DANA, we resume the shows planned for this week. With the spirit of showing our support through culture, {…}
The Palau de les Arts in Valencia has postponed Sondra Radvanovsky and Piotr Beczala’s concert on Nov. 10, 2024. The company said that “the concert on Sunday the 10th will be held on November 26, 2024, with piano accompaniment and the same program.” Additionally the performance of “Lost Letters” – Lucía Lacarra Ballet on Saturday the 9th will take place {…}
The Palau de les Arts in Valencia, Spain has canceled all “La Verbena de la Paloma” performances. The company said, “The functions of ‘La Verbena de la Paloma,’ scheduled for November 6 and 8, are suspended. Ticket holders will be contacted, and a refund of the import will be processed. The company had originally canceled the first two performances due {…}
The Palau de les Arts in Valencia has canceled performances of Tomás Bretón’s “La verbena de la Paloma” on Nov. 2 and 3, 2024 due to the tragedy caused by historic flooding. The company said, “The Council of Education, Culture, Universities, and Employment informs that, due to the tragedy caused by DANA in the Valencian Community and as a sign {…}
The Palau de les Arts Reina Sofia has kicked off “Maratón Verdi,” a three-week series of educational activities aimed at exploring the life and work of the famed Italian master. The cultural agenda includes performances, concerts, recitals, workshops, family activities, and audiovisual programs. Among those participating in the programming are artists of the Centre de Perfeccionament de Les Arts, students {…}
(©MIKEL PONCE) The Palau de les Arts Reina Sofia is set to present “Pan y Toros” starting on Nov. 4, 2023. The zarzuela by Francisco Asenjo Barbieri will be presented in a production by Juan Echanove with Guillermo García Calvo conducting. The cast includes Ruth Iniesta, Borja Quiza, Carol García, Enrique Viana, Pedro Mari Sánchez, and Amparo Navarro, among others. {…}
(Photo Credit; Marco Borrelli) The talented conductor, Michele Spotti, made his debut at Les Arts conducting “Ernani” on June 7th. Spotti was also recently named Music Director of the Marseille opera and orchestra, at the young age of 29. He discovered music at the age of three because his grandmother, a musician, told him musical tales. He is married to {…}
(Photo Credit: Miguel Lorenzo/Mikel Ponce) Valencia closed its 2022-23 season with Verdi’s “Ernani.” The success of their proposal relied on a strong cast, a non-provocative production, and the ardent labour of the young Italian conductor Michele Spotti in the pit. The production, directed by Andrea Bernard, was a co-production with Teatro La Fenice in Venice. The stage simulated a landscape {…}