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Sketches of Spain

Madrid Philharmonic Orchestra

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A Spanish flamenco dancer dancing in a red dress. An image of a guitar is Photoshopped on top of her dress.

The Madrid Philharmonic Orchestra takes us to sunny Spain in a celebration of some of the best classical music from and about their homeland.

This year marks the tenth anniversary of the death of legendary guitarist Paco de Lucía. This concert pays tribute, featuring a piece that became one of his most iconic recordings: Joaquín Rodrigo’s El Concierto de Aranjuez. There’s music by eminent Spanish composers including Manuel de Falla, Isaac Albéniz and Francisco Tarrega, as well as music that takes inspiration from Spanish culture, including an aria from Georges Bizet’s opera Carmen and the overture to Gioacchino Rossini’s The Barber of Seville.

The Madrid Philharmonic Orchestra has been performing Spanish repertoire for over 20 years. Tonight they’re joined by guitarist Alejandro Hurtado and flamenco dancer Inmaculada Salomón to bring the sights and sounds of Spain to London. 

Tagged with: Classical music Madrid Philharmonic Orchestra Young Barbican

This performance will finish at approximatly 9.30pm, including a 20-minute interval

Promoted by Excelentia Musica SL

Programme

  • Emmanuel Chabrier   España
  • Salvador Bacarisse   'Romanza' from Concertino para guitarra y orquesta
  • Isaac Albéniz   'Sevilla' from Suite Española
  • Joaquín Rodrigo   El Concierto de Aranjuez
  • Francisco Tarrega   Gran Jota
  • Gerónimo Giménez   La Boda de Luis Alonso
  • Gioacchino Rossini   Overture to The Barber of Seville
  • Antonio Álvarez Alonso   Suspiros de España
  • Georges Bizet   'Les Toreadors' from Carmen
  • Manuel de Falla   El Amor Brujo
  •   'Danza final' from El Sombrero de Tres Picos

Performers

  • Madrid Philharmonic Orchestra  
  • Kynan Johns   conductor
  • Alejandro Hurtado   guitar
  • Inmaculada Salomón   bailaora (dancer)

Digital programme

Hall

Location
The Barbican Hall is located within the main Barbican building. Head to Level G and follow the signs to find your seating level. 

Address
Barbican Centre
Silk Street, London
EC2Y 8DS

Public transport
​​​​​​​The Barbican is widely accessible by bus, tube, train and by foot or bicycle. Plan your journey and find more route information in ‘Your Visit’ or book your car parking space in advance.