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Madrid
Miércoles, 8 de enero 2025, 18:55
It has taken nearly thirty years for the instruments of Antonio Stradivari's Palatine Quartet (1644-1737) to leave their usual quarters at the Royal Palace and make their way to the Royal Theatre, where they will once again sound in support of those affected by the storm.
The concert, set to take place at the Madrid coliseum on January 20, will feature the Cuarteto Casals. The funds raised will be directed towards cultural and artistic reconstruction following the devastation experienced by the Valencian Community and parts of Castilla-La Mancha on October 29 due to the storm.
The Royal Theatre and National Heritage have joined forces to make the recital a reality, performed by musicians Vera Martínez and Abel Tomàs (violins), Cristina Cordero (viola), and Arnau Tomàs (cello). For 28 years, these internationally renowned and exquisitely decorated instruments have not left their official premises to be played.
"It is an exceptional opportunity to be part of an action that goes beyond solidarity: it is an expression of a sentiment that unites us all with the best vehicle that exists, music," said Gregorio Marañón, president of the Royal Theatre, on Wednesday.
Antonio Stradivari crafted the instruments for Charles II, although it was Charles III who eventually acquired the set for his son, the Prince of Asturias and future Charles IV. The prestigious chamber music ensemble will perform pieces from the brilliant score 'The Art of Fugue', the final and unfinished work of Bach.
Tickets, priced between 20 and 98 euros, are already on sale. For this occasion, a Row 0 has been set up for donations. All proceeds will be directed towards the recovery of the cultural fabric of the areas devastated by the storm, with the funds being handed over to the Federation of Musical Societies of the Valencian Community.
"The Stradivarius instruments are extraordinary and had to be put to use for an extraordinary cause," argued Ana de la Cuerva, president of National Heritage, who emphasized that the Stradivarius are made from "spruce and maple wood." Their varnish treatment is one of the best-kept secrets." These precious pieces are played four times a year in the Hall of Columns at the Royal Palace in restricted concerts attended by only about 300 people.
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