Closing Day and Outreach Action of the 14th Valleseco Zarzuela Competition
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🎭 JAVIER PRIETO: “CANARIAS IS ALSO PROJECTED THROUGH ITS HERITAGE, ITS TALENT AND ITS ARTISTIC EXCELLENCE” 🌍 The 14th Valleseco International Zarzuela Competition continues to strengthen the cultural projection of the Canary Islands and its connection with Europe and America through the Spanish lyric genre. In this reel, Javier Prieto González, director of Institutional Relations at Promotur Turismo Canarias, highlights the value of the Competition as an initiative that broadens the touristic image of the Archipelago, showcasing not only its natural attractions, but also its heritage, its artistic talent, and its ability to generate cultural experiences linked to the territory. A commitment that connects the local identity of Valleseco with an international, educational and social programme, bringing zarzuela to new audiences and turning culture into a tool for external promotion. 🇮🇨🎶 📅 AGENDA | WHAT REMAINS OF THE COMPETITION 🎼 Saturday, 17 October | 6:00 p.m. Semifinal of the 14th Valleseco International Zarzuela Competition, at the Dr. Juan Díaz Rodríguez Auditorium in Valleseco. 🏆 Sunday, 18 October | 11:00 a.m. Grand Final, with the Ensemble of the Atlantic Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Maestra Isabel Costes, and the musical accompaniment of pianist Gonzalo Villaruel. 🎤 19 and 20 October Social outreach activities and masterclasses with lyric professionals and members of the jury. 🎶 20 October | Inter-island programme Cultural activities in La Palma, Lanzarote and Fuerteventura, with events at Casa Roja in Mazo, Casa de la Cultura Agustín de la Hoz in Arrecife and the Insular School of Music of Fuerteventura. 🌐 23 October Outreach action and closing of the Competition’s programme. ✨ Valleseco, an international meeting point for zarzuela. Fourteen editions promoting the musical heritage, emerging talent and cultural projection of the Canary Islands.
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