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An Òpera Popular de Barcelona production

Òpera Popular de Barcelona · Orquestra Simfònica Segle XXI · A production by Jaume Villanueva

New Year’s Concert

Christmas, Vienna and New Year in a single production
FormatStaged concert
Running time90 min · 105 min with interval
AudienceAll ages
SeasonDecember · mid-January
Our interpretation

A production designed to cover Christmas and New Year concert programming through live music, narration and dance.

The production

The first half explores Christmas magic through Tchaikovsky, Strauss, Catalan carols and O Holy Night. The second culminates in a Viennese celebration with Lehár, waltzes, polkas, The Blue Danube and a participatory Radetzky March.

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Stage world

The magic of Christmas and the New Year celebration

A traditional concert transformed into a warm, festive theatrical experience for audiences of all ages.

The production at a glance

New Year’s Concert

01

Easy to programme

Designed for dates from early December to mid-January, covering the whole festive period.

02

Broad audience

Brings together regular concertgoers, music lovers, families and several generations.

03

Familiar repertoire

Tchaikovsky, Strauss, Lehár, popular carols and the Radetzky March in one celebration.

Artistic and touring profile

A production made to travel

Artistic team

Staging and choreography
Jaume Villanueva
Music direction and adaptations
Francesc Minguella
Soprano
Aseel Massoud
Narrator
Jaume Madaula
Dance
Ballet Popular de Barcelona
Production
Òpera Popular de Barcelona · Orquestra Simfònica Segle XXI

Touring formats

Touring chamber ensemble

The agreed chamber ensemble travels with the soprano, narrator, dancers and dramatic structure.

Symphonic format

The current 34-player configuration suits large-capacity auditoriums and stages.

Local or hybrid option

Part or all of the orchestra may be local, with advance coordination and at least two joint rehearsals.

Stage and technical

Forces

Chamber or symphony orchestra, solo soprano, dance company and narrator.

Space

Adaptable to medium and large theatres and concert halls.

Conditions

The venue provides the hall, staff and agreed technical equipment; the final proposal is agreed before booking.

Touring formats

A production made to travel

Ask Joan Romaní, Head of touring and bookings, about formats, availability and booking terms.

Òpera Popular de Barcelona
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