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London Symphony Orchestra & Gustavo Dudamel
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Dudamel takes the helm of the legendary London Symphony Orchestra
A happy collaborative relationship between maestro and orchestra of which we will be privileged witnesses.
In this unique evening, Gustavo Dudamel, a regular at the Gran Teatre del Liceu, will take the stage leading the mythical London Symphony Orchestra.
The prestigious Venezuelan conductor, a fundamental name in conducting over the past decades, is internationally renowned for his interpretations of both symphonic and operatic genres.
As artistic and musical director of ensembles such as the Los Angeles Philharmonic, the Simón Bolívar Orchestra, and in his newly announced position at the New York Philharmonic, his leadership extends beyond major auditoriums to classrooms, cinemas, and global digital platforms.
A sensitive and committed artist, Gustavo Dudamel is convinced that music can transform lives. Thanks to his energetic direction on the podium and his tireless advocacy for arts education, he has introduced classical music to new audiences worldwide and has facilitated access to the arts for countless people in disadvantaged communities.
One of the few classical musicians to become a true phenomenon in pop culture, Dudamel has participated in films such as Steven Spielberg's new adaptation of Bernstein's West Side Story, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Mozart in the Jungle, Sesame Street, and The Simpsons.
Undoubtedly, Dudamel embodies better than anyone else the idea of pursuing a dream: a violinist since childhood in an "nucleo" of El Sistema, he played with various orchestras within this structure, a music lover who provides opportunities for children in vulnerable and at-risk situations. He accidentally had his first conducting opportunity at the age of 13 when the scheduled conductor arrived late. He was destined to be one of the greats!
As part of an international tour, Dudamel leads the legendary London Symphony Orchestra to revisit the greatest symphonic repertoire of all time, in what will be one of the major events of the city's musical season.
A happy collaborative relationship between maestro and orchestra of which we will be privileged witnesses.
Program and cast
Duration: Approx. 1h 30min
Soprano: Marina Rebeka
LONDON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
CONDUCTOR: Gustavo Dudamel
Gran Teatre del Liceu
Barcelona's opera house, the Gran Teatre del Liceu, was founded on the Rambla in 1847 and has continued over the years to fulfil its role as a culture and arts centre and one of the symbols of the city.
Today it is publicly-owned (by the Government of Catalonia, Barcelona City Council, Barcelona Provincial Council and the Ministerio de Educación, Cultura y Deporte) and administered by the Fundació del Gran Teatre del Liceu which, in addition to the aforementioned bodies, incorporates the Patronage Council and the Societat del Gran Teatre del Liceu (the old society of owners).
Origins: From 1837 to 1847
The Liceu evolved out of the Sociedad Dramática de Aficionados (Society of theatre-lovers) set up in 1837 at the instigation of Manuel Gibert in the former convent of Montsió by members of the National Militia, an organization of armed citizens with liberal leanings.
Barcelona's economy and population were growing fast at the time and the city needed a music conservatory. This led to the conversion of the Sociedad Dramática into the Liceo Filármonico Dramático Barcelonés de S.M. la Reina Isabel II (Barcelona Dramatic and Philharmonic Lyceum of HM Queen Isabel II). In addition to its theatrical activities, the new organization cultivated Italian-style singing and music.
The building on the Rambla
The original building was solemnly opened on 4 April 1847. The plans had been drawn up by Miquel Garriga i Roca, subsequently assisted by Josep Oriol Mestres. The project was funded by selling shares, which meant that many of the boxes and seats were to be privately owned. The shareholders formed the Societat del Gran Teatre del Liceu, known as the “Societat de Propietaris” (Society of Owners), which was in sole charge of running the Gran Teatre del Liceu from 1855 onwards, after it was legally separated from the Conservatori del Gran Teatre del Liceu.
The theatre was operated by impresarios who were given a concession to stage a specific number of productions in exchange for the proceeds from the sale of tickets not reserved for the Societat itself. This system was to endure until 1980.
The creation of the Consortium
By the last quarter of the 20th century this management system was no longer viable. In 1980, to avert the danger of the disappearance of an institution of such worldwide cultural renown, the Generalitat Catalonia's first government in modern times – set up a consortium, the Consorci del Gran Teatre del Liceu, which also incorporated Barcelona City Council and the Societat del Gran Teatre del Liceu. Barcelona Provincial Council joined the Consortium in 1985, followed by the Spanish Ministry of Culture in 1986. From then on the Consortium took over operation of the theatre.
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