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:

• Catalina Filippi, Soprano

• Gabriela Schürrer, Mezzo-soprano

• Oriol Luque, pianist

WORKS BY:

Verdi, Puccini, Bizet, Penella, Chapí

PROGRAM:

Hits from Zarzuela and Opera that have shaped popular culture

Zarzuela and opera have adapted over time, winning hearts beyond traditional stages.

From the passionate power of Carmen to the popular charm of La verbena de la Paloma, these pieces have connected with audiences generation after generation. They are melodies instantly recognizable, stirring emotions and, without realizing it, becoming part of our collective memory.

In this program, the performances by Catalina and Gabriela, accompanied on piano by Oriol, offer a lively, engaging, and charismatic take on the repertoire. With freshness and passion, their voices tell stories of friendship and love through the most memorable hits from zarzuela and opera.

List of pieces:

• Don Gil de Alcalá – M. Penella

• Mías – El anillo de hierro – P.M. Marqués

• Carceleras – Las hijas del Zebedeo – Ruperto Chapí

• El Desdichado – Camille Saint-Saëns

• Intermezzo – Brahms No. 2 op. 118

• Flower Duet – Lakmé – Delibes

• L’amour est un oiseau rebelle – Carmen – Bizet

• Quando me’n vo’ – La Bohème – G. Puccini

• Des remparts de Séville – Carmen – Bizet

• È strano! Ah, forse lui, Sempre libera – La Traviata – G. Verdi

• Barcarolle – The Tales of Hoffmann – Offenbach

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 box office subject to availability. In this case, it is recommended to reserve in advance by calling 933195693 or emailing taquillas@meam.es

• Seats are assigned by reservation order. No seat changes will be allowed once assigned.

• Access to the concert hall will be allowed between 5:50 PM and 6:00 PM. Once the concert has started, entry will not be permitted.

• The exhibition can be visited before or after the concert; please note the museum closes at 8:00 PM.

• The exhibition tour lasts approximately 45 minutes.

• It is sufficient to show the ticket or reservation on your mobile device; printing is not necessary.

• The museum reserves the right to cancel unpaid reservations 5 minutes before the concert starts. Therefore, it is recommended to arrive at the box office 30 minutes early.

• For advance-purchased tickets: refunds will not be possible after 6:00 PM. If the ticket holder has not notified the museum before the concert of a delay or inability to attend, the ticket may be reassigned to another user after 6:05 PM.