Beyond its spectacular collection of contemporary figurative painting, the European Museum of Modern Art (MEAM) organizes a wide range of activities and initiatives. One of these is the classical music series held every Saturday afternoon.

On this occasion, we will feature the artists:

• Kimïyo Nakakoh, soprano.
• Raúl Sandin, guitar.

WORKS OF:  Isabel Colbran, María Malibran and Pauline Viardot

PROGRAM:

- La voix qui dit: je t’aime

- La tarantelle

- Ménestrel

- La Bayadére

--La Resignation

- Rataplan Maria Malibran (1808-1836)

-Voi siete o luci belle

-Quel cor che mi prometti

-Mi lagnero tacendo Isabell Colbran (1874-1845)

- Hai luli!

-Aime moi

-Lamento

- Les filles de Cadix

-Chant du soir Pauline Viardot (1821-1910)

DESCRIPTION:

Due to the perspectives with which history has been written, the arts could not remain apart from being, unfairly, understood as fields reserved exclusively for male protagonists.

The sisters Maria Malibran (1808–1836) and Pauline Viardot (1821–1910), daughters of the singer and actress Joaquina Sitches (Joaquina Briones) and of the great tenor, composer and impresario Manuel García (Manuel del Pópulo Vicente García), and on the other hand, the contralto Isabella Colbran (1784–1845), the wife of composer Gioachino Rossini, are three figures who lived in an era in which they had to confront an adverse environment in every sense: moral, political, artistic. Although they achieved recognition in Europe and America, shortly after their deaths they suffered oblivion, until the late 20th century, when their legacy was once again valued.

Their story is also that of the origins of opera in North America, of the connections between figures such as Liszt, Chopin, George Sand, Bellini, Victor Hugo, among others.

As for musical performance, thanks to their letters and other documents, we have a clear idea of how a good interpretation was conceived and how singing was taught; all these aspects can be appreciated and understood through their compositions that will be performed in the concert.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=omz22I-WkYQ&list=RD-4ptu_c8P84&index=3

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQS):

• All tickets include access to both the exhibitions and the concert.

• If tickets are sold out online, they can be purchased at the museum’s box office depending on availability. In this case, it is recommended to book in advance by calling 933195693 or emailing taquillas@meam.es

• Seats are assigned according to the order of reservation. No seat changes will be allowed once assigned.

• Entry to the concert hall will take place between 17:50 and 18:00. Once the concert begins, no further entry will be allowed.

• The exhibition can be visited either before or after the concert, keeping in mind that the museum closes at 20:00.

• The exhibition tour takes approximately 45 minutes.

• Showing your ticket or reservation on your mobile device is sufficient; printing is not necessary.

• The museum reserves the right to cancel any unpaid reservation 5 minutes before the start of the concert. Therefore, we recommend arriving at the box office 30 minutes early.

• For advance ticket purchases: no refunds will be available after 18:00. If the user has not notified the museum of their delay or absence before the concert, the ticket may be reassigned to another visitor starting from 18:05.