EDITION!

The Arts
Saturday 19
Classical
Christmas concert
Festive show of the Capella de
Música. Santa Maria del Pi Church
(Pl. del Pi, 7). M: Liceu (L3). 6.30pm.
Festival of Waltzes and Dances
The Strauss family’s waltzes and
dances with the Vallès Symphonic
in traditional Christmas concert.
(Palau de la Música, 4-6). M:
Urquinaona (L1, L4). 7pm. €16-€51.
Music at the Museum
Irene Mas Salom (soprano) and
Esther Piñol (harp) play Debussy,
Strauss, Britten and more.
Museu del Modernisme (Balmes,
48). M: Passeig de Gràcia
(L2,L3,L4). 7pm. More info: www.
mmbcn.cat.
The Magic of Broadway
The OBC joins forces with soloists
and choirs to perform show tunes
and Disney classics in special
Christmas concert.
L’Auditori (Lepant, 150). M: Glòries &
Marina (L1), Monumental (L2). Dec
19 7pm; Dec 20 11am. €35, €42.
Christmas concert
Barcelona’s Accordion Chamber
Orchestra play a seasonal
programme.
L’Auditori (Lepant, 150). M: Glòries
& Marina (L1), Monumental (L2).
6.30pm. €12-€20.
El Pessebre
The great cellist Pau Casal’s
Christmas oratorio, with a message
of peace, faith and hope.
Gran Teatre del Liceu (La Rambla, 51-
59). M: Liceu (L3). 8pm. €10-€91.
Arias and choruses from
famous operas
The Ukrainian State Orchestra
presents Verdi’s greatest arias.
Palau de la Música Catalana (Palau
de la Música, 4-6). M: Urquinaona
(L1, L4). 10.30pm. €26-€53. www.
promoconcert.es
Jazz – Swing
Omisól Sisters
Whisking audiences to ’30s
America with vocal swing in the
style of the Andrews sisters.
Jamboree (Pl. Reial, 17). M: Liceu
€12 (online in advance). www.
masimas.com/jamboree
Pop – Rock
Rosendo
Final concert in veteran Spanish
rocker Rosendo’s two-year tour.
Sant Jordi Club (Pg. Olímpic, 5-7). M:
Espanya (L1,L3;FGC). 9pm. €28.
www.theproject.es
Sunday 20
Classical
The Magic of Broadway
See Sat 19. L’Auditori (Lepant,
150). M: Glòries & Marina (L1),
Monumental (L2). 11am.
The Music Strikes Back
See Thu 17. Palau de la Música
Catalana (Palau de la Música, 4-6).
M: Urquinaona (L1, L4). Noon.
Johann Strauss – New Year
Concert with ballet
The Strauss Festival Orchestra and
Ballet Ensemble with a set inspired
by Vienna’s New Year’s waltz-fest.
(Palau de la Música, 4-6). M:
Urquinaona (L1, L4). Dec 20-Jan 3.
Check with venue for times. €27-
€54. www.promoconcert.es
Christmas concert
BCN’s Municipal Band performs
music by Fauré, Lancen and von
Suppé, and Catalan Christmas
carols.
L’Auditori (Lepant, 150). M: Glòries
& Marina (L1), Monumental (L2).
6pm. €12-€16.
Bach Cantantes
The Cor Lieder Camera peform J.S.
Bach’s Cantatas at the Palau.
Palau de la Música Catalana (Palau
de la Música, 4-6). M: Urquinaona
(L1, L4). 7pm. €20.
Jazz – Swing
La Locomotora Negra / Round
Christmas
BCN’s veteran big band play
Christmas classics.
Jamboree (Pl. Reial, 17). M: Liceu
€22 (online in advance). www.
masimas.com/jamboree
Young musicians
Musical Residencies
Barcelona pianist Ricard Rovirosa
performs with Octavian Lup.
La Pedrera (Provença, 261-265).
M: Diagonal (L3, L5; FGC:
Provença). 6pm. €10. www.
lapedrera.com
Monday 21
Classical
Christmas concert
with ESMUC
Graduates of the Higher School of
Music of Catalonia in a seasonal
concert.
La Pedrera (Pg. de Gràcia, 92). M:
Diagonal (L3, L5; FGC: Provença).
8pm. €20. www.lapedrera.com
Spanish guitar maestros
Concert by musician Xavier Coll.
Santa Maria del Pi Church (Pl. del Pi,
7). M: Liceu (L3). 9pm. €23.
bcnshop.com
Jazz
Lluís Coloma Quartet
Live jazz at Milano Cocktail Bar.
(Ronda Universitat, 35). M:
Catalunya (L1, L3). 9pm (double
session). Cover charge €8.
Tuesday 22
Classical
Cantagrans. A night of opera
and zarzuela
Great opera tunes – from Carmen,
Nabucco and La Traviata – and the
best of Spanish zarzuela.
L’Auditori (Lepant, 150). M: Marina
(L1), Monumental (L2). 7pm. €5.
The art of the Spanish guitar:
music and wine
See Tue 1.
Santa Anna Church (Santa Anna,
29). M: Catalunya (L1, L3;FGC).
Gospel
The Voices of Jubilation
Montreal’s Jubilation Gospel Choir
pays tribute to Ray Charles with a
special Christmas programme.
Palau de la Música Catalana (Palau
de la Música, 4-6). M: Urquinaona (L1,
L4). 9pm. €18-€42.www.theproject.es
Soul
Izah/Soul Christmas
Born in Manchester and raised in
BCN, vocalist Izah is a rising star
on Spain’s soul and r’n’b scene.
Jamboree (Pl. Reial, 17). M: Liceu
€12 (online in advance). www.
masimas.com/jamboree
Wednesday 23
Classical
Bach in Barcelona
See Wed 2. Monestir de Sant Pau
del Camp (Sant Pau, 101).
M: Paral·lel (L2,L3).
Spanish guitar maestros
See Mon 21. Santa Maria del Pi
Church (Pl. del Pi, 7). M: Liceu (L3).
Jazz
Marc Ferrer Trio
Live jazz at Milano Cocktail Bar.
(Ronda Universitat, 35). M:
Catalunya (L1, L3). 9pm (double
session). Cover charge €8.
Thursday 24
Flamenco
Stories of Love
A full cast performs the traditions of
opera, zarzuela and amenco.
Palau de la Música Catalana (Palau
de la Música, 4-6). M: Urquinaona
(L1, L4). 7pm. From €38. bcnshop.es
Opera
Opera at Palau Dalmases
See Thu 5. (Montcada, 20).
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