Celebrating Songs of Spain

We were bitten by the travel bug last month with nowhere to go. But thanks to the generous support from The Tourist Office of Spain, we were able to take a musical tour of the beloved European country without ever leaving our house (or couch for that matter).  

Gabriela Flores and Ana María Martínez celebrated songs of Spain in their breathtaking recitals that gave us our daily doses of quintessential opera magic, and Nicholas Brownlee quizzed us on classic composers from around the world. If you still need to experience their performances, or if you’re like us and want to re-watch them for the hundredth time, take a look below. 

From Spain, Cuba, Argentina and Mexico, Gabriela Flores performed an outstanding recital that will have you calling for an encore. This mezzo-soprano collaborated with tenor (and future husband) Gilberto Amaro for a celebration of Spanish songs featuring music by Spanish composers Fernando Obradors, Joaquín Rodrigo and Xavier Montsalvatge, along with a few beloved Latin American tunes.  

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This travel-themed episode of Il TRIVIAtore takes us around the world in just about an hour. Quizmaster Nicholas Brownlee tests your knowledge of different songs and composers from a dozen different countries, so study up if you haven’t already and join in on the fun.  

Ana María Martínez performed an unforgettable recital of captivating Spanish songs that reminded us why she's one of opera's biggest stars. Watch her beautifully sing “Song to the Moon” from Rusalka and other pieces from composers like Federico Moreno-Torroba, Joaquín Turina, María Grever, Monsita Ferrer, and more.  

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You can learn more about the Tourist Office of Spain and their initiatives here.