The Victoria de los Ángeles Foundation and The Juilliard School concluded the second edition of Victoria de los Ángeles Legacy on April 11, 2025.

The event included a series of masterclasses dedicated to preserving and promoting the art of Catalan and Spanish song. The initiative, which arose in the framework of the commemoration of the centenary of Victoria de los Ángeles, was inaugurated last fall to coincide with the legendary Catalan soprano’s birthday.

Mezzo-soprano Nancy Fabiola Herrera, a member of the Victoria de los Ángeles Foundation’s Artistic Committee, led  masterclasses between April 7 and 11 at Juilliard. Repertoire included works by notable Spanish composers such as Enrique Granados, Manuel de Falla, Eduard Toldrà, Frederic Mompou, and Xavier Montsalvatge.

Closing out the celebration was a session open to all students consisting of a recital by the participants, followed by an informative conference on Victoria de los Ángeles. Former director of Opera News, F. Paul Discroll, led the discussion.

Since 2007, the Victoria de los Ángeles Foundation has dedicated its time to preserving the soprano’s legacy and promoting her passion for music to future generations. The Foundation fulfills its mission through exhibitions, concerts, maintaining archives, and offering scholarships for young talent. It also organizes the LIFE Victoria Festival.

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