Concerts, plays and festivals for Easter Week in Valencia

Concerts and theatrical plays for Easter Week in Valencia

In the city of Valencia, Holy Week is a time of great cultural and religious importance. During this festivity, numerous concerts and theatrical performances are held to accompany and set the mood for the festivity. The musical repertoire in Valencia during Holy Week is varied and ranges from sacred music to classical pieces or festivals. In this sense, one of the most outstanding events is the traditional concert of sacred music that is celebrated in the Church of San Nicolás every Holy Thursday. On Palm Sunday, the Holy Week celebrations began with the Solemn Mass in which the Studium-Vocale de San Nicolás choir participated.

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In addition, other musical events that take place during Holy Week is in the Palau de la Música where we can find numerous performances for this Easter. In this cycle, which focuses on religious music and music from different cultures, where renowned international artists and ensembles offer concerts of sacred music from different periods and styles. From Gregorian music to Renaissance polyphony, piano solo and contemporary music, this cycle has become a cultural reference during Holy Week in Valencia.

As for theatrical performances, the famous Brotherhood of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem in the municipality of Catarroja, near Valencia, stands out. Every year, the brotherhood performs the procession of the Virgin of Sorrows, as well as those of the Holy Burial and the Encounter. Accompanied as always by the band of drums, dulzainas and trumpets G.A.R. Tres Forques”. Another theatrical event that can not be overlooked is the representation of the play “El Misteri d’Elx” in the Basilica of Santa Maria. This play, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, tells the story of the death, assumption and coronation of the Virgin Mary. With more than 500 years of history, “El Misteri d’Elx” is a unique representation of its kind and is celebrated during the 14th and 15th of August and now during Holy Week. We also find from April 3 to 8, 2024,“A Streetcar Named Desire”, the best known play by Tennessee Williams. Where all the characters in the play are motivated by desire. A different desire in each one. Marked by their origin, by education, by the social class they come from, by their family or by the profession they exercise. In addition, for the party people we also bring the best festivals. This first week, from Thursday 28 to Saturday 30, in Gandia we will have a festival organized by the local club, Falkata. On the other hand, during the second week we move to Ontinyent, where we find a Remember festival on Saturday.

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Festival Lux Bella 2024, the Jesuit Church of Valencia renews its commitment to the best music and will celebrate the concert series Lux Bella 2024 during Holy Week, between March 27 and 31. The performers will be the soprano Carmina Sánchez, accompanied by the traversos Pilar Ortín and Marta Aparisi, the theorbo of Manuel Minguillón and the baroque cello of Carlos Montesinos. The harpsichord will be played by the director of the group, Pablo Márquez.

In conclusion, Holy Week in Valencia is filled with music and theater to commemorate the most important religious events for the Catholic faith. Concerts and plays offer Valencians and visitors a unique opportunity to live and experience the spirituality and Passion of Christ in an artistic and emotional way. These cultural events are undoubtedly a special attraction of Holy Week in Valencia and contribute to enrich the cultural heritage of the region.

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