The oldest opera house in Spain is in Menorca, and it has been putting on productions for over two hundred years. This is a clear indication of how deep-rooted the love for opera is in Menorca, particularly in Maó. Indeed, the town' s cultural life is reflected in its appreciation for opera, which can be traced back to the eighteenth century.
This love of opera perpetuates for over two centuries. Every year, Maó puts its heart and soul into a season which extends from the spring until late autumn and is an important event for music lovers. Renowned opera singers perform in international productions in Maó's Teatre Principal, a building erected in 1829 in the style of Italian theatres of the time. In 1971, a group of opera-loving citizens formed an association named Amics de s'Òpera de Maó and over the last fifty years, they have endeavoured to maintain and expand the town’s tradition of opera. Then in 2006, the Fundació Menorquina de l'Òpera was founded. This is a non-profit organisation involving public administration, which aims to promote an artistic genre that still awakens enthusiasm in Menorca, just as it has been doing over the last two hundred years.
Pedro has been involved in designing and programming the lighting for "il Trovatore" and "I Puritani" with Marc Bagur.
Last seasson with "I Puritani, the audience was captivated with the cast, led by some of the best voices of the moment: the tenor Celso Albelo in the role of Lord Arturo, the soprano Ruth Iniesta as Elvira, the baritone Davide Luciano as Sir Riccardo, bass-baritone Simon Orfila as Sir Giorgio, bass Luís López as Lord Gualtiero, and tenor Pancho Corujo as Sir Bruno.
Maestro Oliver Díaz was in charge of the musical direction of the show, and Giorgia Guerra was in charge of stage direction. The performers were accompanied by the Amics de s’Òpera de Maó Choir directed by Cristina Álvarez, and the Balearic Islands Symphony Orchestra.
The oldest opera house in Spain is in Menorca, and it has been putting on productions for over two hundred years. This is a clear indication of how deep-rooted the love for opera is in Menorca, particularly in Maó. Indeed, the town' s cultural life is reflected in its appreciation for opera, which can be traced back to the eighteenth century.
This love of opera perpetuates for over two centuries. Every year, Maó puts its heart and soul into a season which extends from the spring until late autumn and is an important event for music lovers. Renowned opera singers perform in international productions in Maó's Teatre Principal, a building erected in 1829 in the style of Italian theatres of the time. In 1971, a group of opera-loving citizens formed an association named Amics de s'Òpera de Maó and over the last fifty years, they have endeavoured to maintain and expand the town’s tradition of opera. Then in 2006, the Fundació Menorquina de l'Òpera was founded. This is a non-profit organisation involving public administration, which aims to promote an artistic genre that still awakens enthusiasm in Menorca, just as it has been doing over the last two hundred years.
Pedro has been involved in designing and programming the lighting for "il Trovatore" and "I Puritani" with Marc Bagur.
Last seasson with "I Puritani, the audience was captivated with the cast, led by some of the best voices of the moment: the tenor Celso Albelo in the role of Lord Arturo, the soprano Ruth Iniesta as Elvira, the baritone Davide Luciano as Sir Riccardo, bass-baritone Simon Orfila as Sir Giorgio, bass Luís López as Lord Gualtiero, and tenor Pancho Corujo as Sir Bruno.
Maestro Oliver Díaz was in charge of the musical direction of the show, and Giorgia Guerra was in charge of stage direction. The performers were accompanied by the Amics de s’Òpera de Maó Choir directed by Cristina Álvarez, and the Balearic Islands Symphony Orchestra.