The
Orange County Youth Chorale, under the direction of Mr. Keith Hancock, will be presenting their 2014 Performance Tour. as well as enjoying choral exchanges, in many venues around Spain. Here you have a short summary:
Alegría Musical - Musical Joy:
A joyous collection of sacred and secular selections spanning 500 years of choral music from Spain and all over the world
Sunday, April 6, MADRID
Main Mass at the Royal Monastery of San Jerónimo el Real Church, at 1pm.
The Iglesia Parroquial de San Jerónimo el Real belongs to the magnificent Royal Monastery of St Jerome, and was founded in Madrid in 1503 during the time of Queen Isabella I, and popularly known as "Los Jerónimos."
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| San Jerónimo el Real, Madrid |
Monday, April 7, LEÓN
Exchange and Concert with the Conservatorio Profesional de Música.
The students of the Elementary and
Professional Conservatories of León will be meeting and attending our singers at 6pm. Surely they will be delighted.
Concert will be held at the Conservatory Auditorium, at 7 pm, open to all audiences.
Tuesday, April 8, OVIEDO
Exchange with Coro de Cámara del Conservatorio and Coro Universitario.
Both the
Chamber Choir of the Conservatorio Profesional de Música and the University Choir, will be receiving us for the exchange at Oviedo Conservatory, followed by some relaxing time to get to know each other and share experiences.
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| University Paranymph, Oviedo |
Wednesday, April 9, OVIEDO
Joint Concert with Coro de Cámara del Conservatorio Profesional de Música and Coro Universitario, at University Paranymph, 7:30 pm.
As a great finale for their Exchange, the Joint Concert will be held at the beautiful University Paranymph, in the Historical Building of the University. The University of Oviedo, among the oldest in the country, started operating in 1608. The Paraninfo hosts a very important number of cultural activities, playing a central role in the life of the city during the whole year.
Thursday, April 10, BURGOS
Recital at the Cathedral of Burgos, 1,30 pm.
Orange County Youth Chorale singers have been granted permission to present a special recital at the gothic masterpiece Cathedral of Burgos. Heart of the ancient Kingdom of Castilla, burial place of the famous Cid Campeador, and central knot for the Pilgimage to Saint James in Compostela, the cathedral is breathtaking.
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| Royal Palace, Olite |
Thursday, April 10, OLITE
Exchange and Concert in the Royal Palace of Olite, 8 pm.
Upon arrival in Olite, the choir will be received in the
Castle of Olite by the Choir of the city of Olite. After some exchange time,our singers will present a concert to the public.
Concert will take place at the very Palacio Real de Olite, at 8pm.
Friday, April 11, MONTSERRAT SANCTUARY
Ofrenda Coral a la Virgen de Montserrat, Montserrat Basilique, 3,30 pm.
The Orange County Youth Choral has been granted extraordinary permission to present the Choral Offering to the Black Virgin of Montserrat, at the main altar. Very beloved by all catalanes, the Sanctuary of Monsterrat is located on a stunning and peculiar mountain range.
Friday, April 11, BARCELONA
Concert at Centre Cultural Golferichs, 7 pm.
As a finale highlight concert, the choir will be presenting their Choral Concert at the very renown Cant i Clàssica musical program of the
Golferichs Main Concert Hall. A beautiful modernist venue for a great finale concert.
We are sure the singers, families and friends of Orange County Youth Choral will keep longlife memories of their performance tour!
