Classic Gala – Vivaldi, Mozart, and More is a classical music anthology presented as a one-hour concert at the historic Basilica de la Mercè in Barcelona.
Here is a summary of what the experience offers:
- Performers: The music is performed by the Barcelona Gala Orchestra, accompanied by a soprano and a solo violinist.
- Main repertoire: The program includes iconic pieces such as excerpts from Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons (Spring and Summer), the Lacrimosa from Mozart’s Requiem, and Pachelbel’s Canon.
- Other pieces: The performance also features famous works by Bach (Aria for G String), Beethoven (Symphony No. 5), Schubert (Ave Maria), and Ravel (Boléro).
- Atmosphere: The event stands out for the sublime acoustics of the Baroque basilica and an intimate setting with no dress code.
Program
- A. Vivaldi – The Four Seasons (Spring & Summer)
- J. Pachelbel – Canon and Gigue in D Major
- W. A. Mozart – Requiem (Lacrimosa)
- J. S. Bach – Air on the G String
- F. Schubert – Ave Maria
- W. A. Mozart – Salzburg Symphony K. 136, Allegro
- L. van Beethoven – Symphony No. 5 (Allegro)
- G. F. Handel – “Ombra mai fu” from Xerxes
- W. A. Mozart – Salzburg Symphony K. 136, Allegro – Divertimento
