Fauré Requiem at Palau de la Musica
Barcelona, Palau de la Música Catalana — Concert Hall
About the Event
Experience the enchanting melodies of classical music by Louise Farrenc, Luigi Cherubini, and Gabriel Fauré at Barcelona's esteemed Palau de la Música Catalana. The highly‐anticipated concert will showcase the talents of French conductor Laurence Equilbey, who will lead our orchestra in a performance featuring exceptional soloists Núria Rial and José Antonio López, alongside the Chamber Choir of the Palau de la Música Catalana. Highlighting the program will be Fauré's Requiem, a timeless masterpiece known for its elegance and emotional depth. Join us as we pay tribute to the centenary of the passing of this renowned French composer.
Program
- Luigi Cherubini – Overture to Démophoon
- Louise Farrenc – Symphony No. 1, op. 32
- Gabriel Fauré – Requiem, op. 48
Artists
| Conductor: | Laurence Equilbey |
|---|---|
| Choir: | Cor de Cambra del Palau de la Música Catalana |
| Conductor: | Xavier Puig |
| Orchestra: | Franz Schubert Filharmonia |
| Soprano: | Núria Rial |
| Baritone: | José Antonio López |
Palau de la Música Catalana
The Palau de la Musica Catalana is a dazzling building situated in the northern part of Barcelona's Old Town. An architectural jewel of the Catalan Art Nouveau style, built between 1905 and 1908, its rich interior displays the work of the region's artisans in the form of stained-glass windows, ceramics, sculptures, paintings and blacksmithing. The extensive use of glass in the construction of the venue creates stunningly radiant interiors. The dusty red facade of the Palau is decorated with busts of great composers including Bach, Beethoven and Wagner, and colorful mosaics in floral patterns. The centre of the Palau is the magnificent concert hall, entirely lit by natural sunlight due to the extraordinary skylight in the centre of the richly ornate ceiling, which is popular for symphonic and chamber music. According to Lluís Domènech i Montaner, the architect who designed the Palau, the aim was to create a “garden for music” – an objective he definitely managed to achieve.
Address
Palau de la Música Catalana, c/ Palau de la Música, 4‐6, Barcelona, Spain — Google Maps
