What’s being performed
The Christmas Concert at Palau de la Música brings together the Coral Juan Bautista Comes, the Banda Sinfónica Municipal de València, and soloist Juan Bautista Fons (trumpet) under the baton of Cristóbal Soler. According to the Palau, the programme includes classical works and traditional carols arranged for this mixed ensemble, though the exact repertoire isn’t specified. The combination of choir, symphonic band, and soloist is a hallmark of Valencian Christmas concerts, focusing on choral pieces and instrumental arrangements.
Who’s performing
- Juan Bautista Fons: Trumpet soloist, known for his work with symphonic ensembles and contemporary classical music projects.
- Coral Juan Bautista Comes: Vocal ensemble founded in 1965, specialising in sacred music and Renaissance polyphony, with a repertoire spanning from Baroque to modern works.
- Banda Sinfónica Municipal de València: One of Spain’s oldest bands (founded in 1903), with an extensive catalogue featuring opera transcriptions, zarzuela, and symphonic music.
- Cristóbal Soler: Principal conductor of the Banda Sinfónica Municipal since 2010 and artistic director of Palau de la Música. He has led orchestras such as the Orquesta de Valencia and the Orquesta Sinfónica de Madrid.
Tickets and access
Admission is free, but seats are limited (maximum 2 per person). According to the Palau, tickets can be reserved via their official website or collected at the box office from 18 December at 10:00, until capacity is reached. It’s unclear whether prior invitation is required or if entry is first-come, first-served.
Schedule
The concert starts at 11:30 in Sala Iturbi at Palau de la Música. While the duration isn’t specified, these events typically last between 75 and 90 minutes without an interval.
