Maestranza Theatre 2023
Seville’s Teatro de la Maestranza presents a rich cultural programme this autumn of 2023, with a wide variety of performances including opera, jazz, classical music and dance. Highlights include productions such as Bellini’s opera "Norma", Stacey Kent’s jazz concert, and the performance by the Mahler Chamber Orchestra. There will also be tributes to Tina Turner and Queen, along with shows that bring back the classics of Hollywood and the iconic musical Grease. To make attending easier, Mercado del Arenal Car Park is located just a few minutes from the theatre, offering the possibility of booking a space in advance. This autumn, Teatro de la Maestranza becomes an unmissable meeting point for lovers of culture and art in Seville.
You can already feel the cold in Seville, and one of the most common plans during these months for locals and visitors is to go to the Teatro de la Maestranza.
Its programme never disappoints those who enjoy the plays and concerts held there, and this autumn 2023 line-up is no exception. The Teatro de la Maestranza will host everything from opera to jazz and classical music, as well as dance performances that blend traditional and contemporary flamenco. They have also not forgotten the most nostalgic, with tributes to Tina Turner and Queen taking place this autumn. And there will also be unique symphonies that transport us to the classics of Hollywood and Grease. The Musical.
It will be almost impossible for you to arrive late to its performances because the Mercado del Arenal Car Park is just a ten-minute walk away. There, you can park and even reserve your space through our booking portal.
So if you do not want to miss out on leisure plans during these months, keep reading because here we tell you everything. November with for Norma.
The Maestranza begins November strongly with one of Vincenzo Bellini’s most popular lyrical tragedies, Norma. It is considered one of the most mythical and moving works because it contains Casta Diva, one of the best-known arias of the 19th century lyrical repertoire. This groundbreaking work, a pioneer of the bel canto tradition, revolves around the conflict between the love felt by the priestess Norma for her beloved Pollione and the jealousy that torments her because of Adalgisa. The production will be developed under the direction of maestro Yves Abel and stage director Nicola Berloffa, with Yolanda Auyanet, Francesco Demuro, Raffaella Lupinacci and Rubén Amoretti. Norma, with its dramatic story, will not leave you indifferent, and it will be performed on 12, 15, 17 and 18 November. Jazz fans? Get your diaries out.
On 13 November, Stacey Kent comes to the Teatro de la Maestranza loaded with saxophones, flutes and piano and will delight audiences with her warm and velvety voice. On this occasion, the international artist comes to present her latest album created together with Art Hirahara, Songs From Other Places, which reflects on the concept of belonging and the influential power of travel. The nostalgic tone, tuned with the joy that emanates from the singer’s voice, will manage to encourage and comfort the hearts of listeners. Classicism and top-level orchestra at the Maestranza.
The brilliant Mahler Chamber Orchestra will come to Seville on 26 November to offer a return to classicism under the baton of Italian conductor Daniele Gatti. Principal conductor of the Zurich Opera, the Orchestre National de France and the Concertgebouw. The orchestra will begin with the cheerful and energetic Classical Symphony (1918), one of Sergei Prokofiev’s most popular works. Then Symphony Concertante Hob 1/105 (1792) by Joseph Haydn, which will seek to colour the Maestranza with more playful and burlesque accents. And finally, the Symphony in C major (1940) by Igor Stravinsky, whose fast-paced and graceful rhythms will make the ending of this orchestra electrifying. December opens with Dance.
On 1 and 2 December, the National Ballet of Spain (BNE) will set the Maestranza stage alight with an original show inspired by fashion photographer Ruvén Afanador’s unique and distinctive vision of flamenco. Marcos Morau is the choreographer of the BNE and director of La Veronal. Enchanted by the “direct and piercing” language of Afanador’s images, he nourishes his creativity to create a flamenco choreography that blends tradition and avant-garde. He sketches a beauty of light and shadow, with the aim of revealing to the audience new ways and essences of experiencing contemporaneity, movement, and flamenco. So do not miss this immersive experience that will leave no spectator untouched. Women artists who left their mark.
The day of 4 December will be filled with talent. On the one hand, the 3rd Season of Rasgando el Silencio. It will take place on the occasion of Constitution Day and restores to their rightful place those women composers forgotten by the history of music through 5 concerts in very diverse formats. At the piano, Carmen Martínez-Pierret will recall pieces by the composers:
Soledad de Bengoechea Josefa Fernanda de Borbón Lluïsa Casagemas María Luisa Chevallier Eloísa D’Herbil Eloísa de la Parra María Isabel Prota
On the other hand, the essence of one of the greats, Tina Turner, will also shine at the Maestranza on 4 December through the powerful voice of Karin Bello. The tribute Typically Tina will remember many of her greatest hits such as What’s Love Got to Do with It and We Don’t Need Another Hero, among many others.
Whether you are a fan or not, it will be an opportunity to relive the energy and explosive essence of this great artist at the Teatro de la Maestranza. Relive the golden age of American Swing at the Maestranza.
On 9 December, The Original Glenn Miller Orchestra will immerse us in the enormous artistic and vibrant value of Glenn Miller’s swing. Accompanied by the vibrant presence of The Irresistible Andrews Sisters and the spectacular Swing Time Jivers Ballet. The nostalgia of the retro era.
For those most passionate about the 70s, 80s and 90s, the Maestranza will also host shows that will bring more than one tear of emotion to many.
On 9 December, you will have no doubt about that when you attend the Hollywood Symphony Orchestra concert. It will take audiences on an exciting journey through the best-known film scores. Those created by John Williams or Hans Zimmer, such as
Star Wars Indiana Jones Harry Potter Gladiator Inception Sherlock Holmes Pirates of the Caribbean The Dark Knight Trilogy The Lion King.
On 10 December, there will be a special tribute to Queen by the band The Vipers. This group manages to capture the distinctive sound essence of the iconic band and recreates their anthems and ballads, always earning the audience’s thunderous applause.
Finally, on 13, 14, 15, 16 and 17 December, Grease, The Musical, the most acclaimed summer romance in cinema, will take over the Maestranza. It will bring back the immersive essence of the film with its exciting and vibrant acrobatic choreographies that will make you want to dance. Do you feel like going to the Teatro de la Maestranza?
Surely after reading this you will not be able to resist attending one of these events. Do not worry, visit the official Teatro de la Maestranza website for more information and to book your ticket now. In addition, for a better experience, we would like to let you know that you can park at Mercado del Arenal Car Park less than a ten-minute walk away. Check its rates on our website or take advantage of exclusive rates by booking your space through the booking portal.
