One of the TVE programs announced a concert scheduled for Tuesday, January 3 at 10:50 PM. Joan Manuel Serrat bids farewell to audiences with a tour titled The Weakness of Singing: 1965-2022, a journey through the songs that defined a decades-long career. This stop is part of a seventy-city tour that began in New York, where the beloved singer-songwriter hopes to bow out with a final wave to the crowd. [Source: press release]
Throughout this tour, Serrat presents his final performances, offering a retrospective of a half-century of work. He revisits classic themes and timeless melodies such as Mi niñez, El carrusel del Furo, Lucía, Señora, Romance de Curro el Palmo, Today for you, tomorrow for me, Something personal, and Nanas will de la cebolla, along with Para la libertad. These numbers routinely elicit standing ovations from fans who have followed his musical journey for years. [Source: concert notes]
The emotional peak of the show is marked by Mediterráneo, widely regarded as one of Spain’s greatest songs. In this moment, the songwriter delivers a powerful performance that resonates with long-time listeners and newcomers alike. [Source: setlist records]
Voluntary farewell with friends: Serrat leaves where he started
A memorable two-hour concert features Penélope’s equally beloved tunes, including La vida era esto and De vez en cuando la vida. The evening closes with the farewell touchstone Fiesta, and after a performance that surpasses two hours, the audience rises to its feet in gratitude. [Source: live review]
Approaching seventy-nine years old, with half a century of work behind him and numerous honors to his name, Serrat concluded his farewell journey in his hometown of Barcelona on December 23. The moment summed up a career that touched multiple generations and celebrated the power of song to bridge cultures. [Source: awards history]