Supported by the Fundación Unicaja, the program emphasizes a mix of Baroque, Bel Canto, and Romantic repertoire, anchored by the Orquesta Filarmónica de Málaga and the Coro Titular del Teatro Cervantes-Intermezzo.
Season Highlights and Operatic Productions
The season opens with a special concert featuring Carlos Álvarez and Sabina Puértolas. The operatic schedule balances established classics with specialized productions:
- The production features an all-female cast, nodding to the work’s historical debut at a girls’ boarding school, under the musical direction of Louis-Noël Bestion de Camboulas.
- Known as "La traviata of the mirrors," the staging features Sabina Puértolas as Violetta Valéry, with musical direction by Álvaro Albiach and iconic scenography by Josef Svoboda.
- This marks the first time the work has been presented at the Teatro Cervantes in over three decades. Berna Perles headlines the production in the challenging role of the Bel Canto soprano, supported by Paolo Fanale and Olga Syniakova, with Julio García-Vico conducting.
Education and the Ópera Estudio de Málaga
The season continues its commitment to pedagogical development through the second edition of the Ópera Estudio de Málaga (ÓEM). This initiative, which previously earned the Premio Patrimonio Lírico Español, offers training for twelve international singers.
Under the guidance of Carlos Álvarez and master Carlos Aragón, the program will present Georges Bizet’s Don Procopio on December 4 and 6. The production includes stage direction by Mario Gas and acting instruction from Vicky Peña, with vocal coaching provided by Aquiles Machado and Isabel Rey.
Lyric Galas and Recitals
The schedule includes high-profile recitals designed to highlight vocal diversity:
- Accompanied by pianist Rubén Fernández Aguirre, the program draws from flamenco and popular Spanish traditions.
Season Overview
| Event | Date | Key Artists/Features |
|---|---|---|
| Opening Gala | September 2025 | Carlos Álvarez, Sabina Puértolas |
| Dido and Aeneas | September 2025 | Ensemble Les Surprises |
| Don Procopio | December 2025 | Ópera Estudio de Málaga |
| Ainhoa Arteta Recital | December 2025 | Javier Carmena (Piano) |
| La traviata | February 2026 | Sabina Puértolas, Álvaro Albiach |
| Norma | May 2026 | Berna Perles, Julio García-Vico |
The 38th season is produced in collaboration with the Fundación Sando and Idealista, aiming to provide accessible, high-quality lyric programming to the Málaga public.
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