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Presented by Teatro Real / Royal Opera of Madrid

Gala Concert
with María Dueñas,
Saioa Hernández,
and David Afkham

A Musical Fantasy from Spain
Thursday, June 5, 2025 8:30 PM Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage
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Teatro Real (Royal Opera of Madrid) returns to Carnegie Hall for the third time. The program features the Violin Concerto in D Major by Korngold, a composer who fled the Nazis and succeeded in Hollywood. The concerto is played by Spanish violinist María Dueñas with the Orchestra of Madrid’s Teatro Real. This performance marks the American debut of the Spanish soprano Saioa Hernández. She sings arias from Spanish zarzuelas and operas by Serrano, Penella, along with Falla’s La vida breve. David Afkham leads the Orchestra of the Teatro Real.

A limited number of VIP Rooftop Reception with the Artists tickets will be available for purchase as an add-on to a concert ticket. After the concert, enjoy exclusive access to the dazzling rooftop terrace of Carnegie Hall, and the opportunity to meet violinist María Dueñas, soprano Saioa Hernández, conductor David Afkham and members from the Orchestra of Madrid's Teatro Real.

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Performers

María Dueñas, Violin
Saioa Hernández, Soprano
David Afkham, Conductor
Orchestra of Madrid's Teatro Real

Program

TURINA Danzas fantásticas

KORNGOLD Violin Concerto

RAVEL Alborada del gracioso

FALLA "¡Allí está! Riyendo junto a esa mujé" from La vida breve

FALLA "Danza No. 1" from La vida breve

PENELLA "Juntos desde chavalillos" from El gato montés

SERRANO "¿Qué te importa que no venga?" from Los claveles

RAVEL La valse

Event Duration

The program will last approximately one hour and 50 minutes, including one 20-minute intermission.
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