Barcelona And Its Beautiful Theatres
Theatre in Barcelona
It is true that Barcelona is not as famous as Madrid when it concerns theatres, but this does not mean that it has no theatre life. Some of the plays you can see on the stages of Barcelona are of great importance.
If you decide to visit Barcelona, make sure you also find some time to go to the theatre because it can turn out to be a very pleasant experience.
The Catalan Music Palace
Those who love music will also love the Catalan Music Palace because it is one of those theatres that celebrate music in all its forms. The Palace hosts numerous musical seasons, each season being arranged by a different organization.
If you wonder how often this happens, then you should know that the palace has years when it hosts around 300 sessions. The stages of the palace have hosted great international names in this industry such as Leonard Bernstein who conducted the famous and popular West Side Story, Duke Ellington who attracted thousands of persons in love with his swing music and even Karajan or Chick Corea.
The Gran Liceu Theatre
The opera houses are usually built with money from the government but the Gran Liceu Theatre is an exception: the entire building was constructed with contributions from the private sector.
4th April 1847 is the exact date when the theatre opened and it has a very varied program since its first day: operas, plays, even symphonic pieces for those who love the genre.
The building suffered a lot during its history and it all started in 1861. 1861 was the year when the theatre suffered a fire which was so strong that only a small part of it managed to survive: the foyer and the arch which was horseshoe shaped. In 1994, or to be more exact, on the 31st of January, the theatre caught fire once more.
As it had already happened in 1861, the foyer and the arch were the only ones that survived the flames. However, great voices of the world stage have held shows in the building of the Gran Liceu; Strauss, Verdi, Wagner, Puccini, the works of all these great names in music were played by Callas, Domino or Pavarotti.
You should go to the Gran Liceu for a music show because it really is a special experience.