Saying goodbye to the year brings special New Year concerts in the Alicante province. A curated selection of intimate indoor recitals lets audiences experience symphonies with exceptional acoustics. This is why venues like Gran Teatro de Elche, Principal de Alicante, and Teatro Castelar de Elda have planned performances that mirror the year’s opening with a distinctive repertoire.
City of Elche Symphony Orchestra
The people of Elche uphold a tradition of gathering with the City of Elche Symphony Orchestra at the Gran Teatro on the first day of the year, January 1, 2024, at 19:00. Under the baton of conductor Mihnea Ignat, the ensemble performs a program featuring works by Tchaikovsky and Johann Strauss, including the Fantasia Overture, Romeo and Juliet, and selections from The Nutcracker and The Blue Danube alongside other familiar pieces. The anticipation was high, and the ticket portal indicated that the concert would be sold out, with a full house expected in the venue’s arena-like setting.
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European Symphony Orchestra
Made up of musicians from several nationalities living in Spain, the European Symphony Orchestra has a long international history in symphonic performance. On January 1, they will appear on the Alicante Theatre stage under the direction of Jose Escandell, accompanied by soprano Rocío Faus. The orchestra’s career includes tours across many European capitals, with notable connections to artists and conductors such as Alexandre Samueli, Vladimir Sheiko, Nicolae Dohotaru, Alexey Baklan, and Vladimir Sirenko. Their repertoire and collaborations reflect a broad, cosmopolitan approach to the concert experience.
Castelar Theater Symphony
On January 4, 2023, at 20:00, the Castelar Theater in Elda presents its leading orchestra in a program that honors the city’s long musical tradition. The concert brings together multiple generations and a wide spectrum of instrumental disciplines, including vocalists, brass, strings, and conductors. For this edition, guest director Mari Carmen Segura, a veteran figure in the local music scene, will guide the proceedings, focusing on a carefully curated sequence that celebrates the artistic contributions of the community.
The evening will feature two parts. The first part opens with an overture conducted by the orchestra’s principal conductor, Octavio J. Peidró. After a short intermission, Mari Carmen Segura will take the podium to lead the second half. The program highlights works by Franz von Suppé, Johann Strauss I, Tchaikovsky, Dmitri Shostakovich, and Johann Strauss II, offering a tapestry of Viennese waltzes, classic overtures, and Romantic masterpieces.