{"id":12807,"date":"2023-03-09T09:30:29","date_gmt":"2023-03-09T08:30:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.barcelonaglobal.org\/blog\/?p=12807"},"modified":"2023-03-06T16:35:13","modified_gmt":"2023-03-06T15:35:13","slug":"come-for-the-music-stay-for-the-rest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.barcelonaglobal.org\/blog\/en\/barcelona-city-of-talent\/come-for-the-music-stay-for-the-rest\/","title":{"rendered":"Barcelona Obertura Spring Festival: \u2018come for the music, stay for the rest\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"


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The 4th Barcelona Obertura festival, whose goal is to consolidate Barcelona\u2019s position as an international capital of classical music, will be held from March 8 to 31<\/em><\/h2>\n

Music and theater in Barcelona continue to thrive in numerous different forms. Far from declining, classics of the theater, symphonic concerts, and grand opera are now more popular than ever more. Live classical music in Barcelona is a way of life that has deep roots, and the extensive programming at the Liceu Opera, the Palau de la M\u00fasica Catalana, and the Auditori <\/strong>put Barcelona firmly on the world map<\/p>\n

Barcelona is home to three prestigious music venues that feature renowned artists, directors, and orchestras from all around the world. Promoted by Barcelona Global, <\/strong>the festival is a joint initiative that brings together the three most prominent classical<\/strong> classical music venues in the city. <\/strong>The main aim of Barcelona Obertura is to offer an exceptional program that demonstrates Barcelona\u2019s position as a major center for classical music.<\/p>\n

This year\u2019s Barcelona Spring Festival <\/strong>the fourth, will be held from March 8 to 31. The festival features a curated selection of the most outstanding events from the three renowned institutions, along with further concerts by Ibercamera, Franz Schubert Philharmonic, and the Liceu Conservatory.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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'Ciutat de cl\u00e0ssica' festival<\/strong><\/p>\n

Classical music enthusiasts have plenty to look forward to in Barcelona this March. In addition to the highly anticipated Barcelona Obertura Spring Festival, music lovers can also enjoy the Ciutat de Cl\u00e0ssica festival from March 10-26. The festival features free concerts at 23 iconic venues throughout the city, showcasing young local talent and introducing classical music to new audiences.<\/p>\n

From performances of all of Mozart\u2019s piano trios<\/strong>to a cycle of three concerts of music by Johann Sebastian Bacha and Max Reger<\/strong> to commemorate the 150th anniversary of Reger\u2019s birth, Ciutat de Cl\u00e0ssica boasts an impressive lineup. Other highlights include a tribute to Catalan composer Jordi Cervell\u00f3<\/strong> and the Made in Barcelona<\/strong>a work that tells the story of the city through music inspired by the city and composed here.<\/p>\n

There will be a number of new venues in the festival this year, including the Mirador Torre Gl\u00f2ries, Palau G\u00fcell, Can Deu Civic Center, and the Merc\u00e8 Rodoreda and Garc\u00eda M\u00e1rquez libraries. Meanwhile, Casa Batll\u00f3, Casa Seat, Fundaci\u00f3n Mir\u00f3, Fundaci\u00f3n Antoni T\u00e0pies, and the city council's network of civic centers will once again host a wide range of free concerts and events.<\/p>\n

Come for the music, stay for the rest<\/strong><\/p>\n

In this 4th edition, the festival will feature some of the most significant events on the city\u2019s musical calendar, as well as some new international projects for next season.<\/p>\n

Liceu Opera<\/strong>:<\/p>\n