Notas para la esperanza

On December 15th, the Teatro Principal in Alicante will be the stage for the Solidarity Cultural Marathon “United for Culture, United for Valencia”. A unique event that aims to raise funds for the victims of the torrential rains of the DANA in Valencia, a tragedy that has seriously affected many families. Throughout the day, artists from Alicante and the province join this cause, offering their talent in a day full of culture and solidarity. Meet the artists who will make this event possible and join us to help those who need it most!

This block will consist of a multitudinous concert, in which musicians and groups of various styles (jazz, pop, choirs, big band, soloists, opera…) will unite their voices and talents to transmit a message of hope. The artists who will participate are the following:

DUO formed by Verónica Rubio (violoncello) and V. Ruiz/D. Gonzalez (piano).

BIG BAND CASA SOFÍA: The Casa Sofía Music-Cultural Association promotes art through teaching and the dissemination of music.

MAILERS: Pop-rock group from Alicante, composed of Anabel García (voice), Carlos Gómez (drums), Josu García (guitar) and David Arenas (bass), with a style that fuses new sounds and musical visions.

GANDIA & Arahi “Con Toque Cubano”: singer Klau Gandía with the group Arahi “Con Toque Cubano”.

Klau Gandía is a singer and composer of black music (reggae, blues, neo soul). Her charismatic voice with extensive experience offers a show for all tastes.

Arahi “Con Toque Cubano” is a group formed by Arahi (voice), director Lino Lores (guitar-bass), Raudel Betancourt (Percussion) and Simone Catellacci (electric guitar).

DANIEL CATALÁ – BLOOM: Daniel Catalá with Bloom presents his most intimate pieces with a small string orchestra.

ABEL FIGUEREDO & PAKITO BAEZA: Pakito Baeza, a musician/percussionist with proven experience in multiple styles… whose concerns and passion have led him towards a common path: the development of new musical formulas from diverse origins, such as “Latin jazz” and salsa. Abel Figueredo is a great Cuban pianist and composer who plays a classic of Cuban and Latin American music and cinema from the 20th century.

MAGISTRUM, Opera meets Jazz with tenor JOSÉ LUIS LURI Special guests: ANTONIO SERRANO and CARLA VALLET: Magistrum is a musical group that fuses genres such as jazz, opera and traditional lyrical song. Formed by Vicente Ruiz (piano), Pepe Bornay (bass), Gustavo Luna (drums) and J-L Luri (tenor), it presents an original approach to the most famous arias of the operatic repertoire, from Italian opera to Spanish zarzuela.

Jose Luis Luri is an acclaimed Spanish tenor who began his musical career in 1996, performing more than 70 Opera and Zarzuela concerts in various Spanish cities. His training and career have led him to be a reference in lyrical music in Spain.

Antonio Serrano is a harmonica virtuoso and one of the most important musicians on the current jazz scene. With a fascinating technique and deep theoretical knowledge, he is recognized for his versatility. His extensive history of collaborations has established him as a key figure in avant-garde and fusion music.

Carla Vallet is a composer, solo singer, lyricist and teacher with more than 30 years of experience. Her career as a solo singer has taken her to various stages, and her experience and mastery of music make her a leading figure in the world of jazz.

CORO TEATRO PRINCIPAL: A project with the aim of creating a new choral culture in the city of Alicante, fusing choral music with staging to offer impressive and passionate performances. Stage direction by Marchu Lorente and musical direction by Marina Rubio. With a cast formed by Yolanda Baldó Cantó, Myriam Ballester Pacheco, Noelia Belmonte Ruiperez, Maria Isabel Brotons Albiñana, Lucia Candela Gutierrez, Ricardo Cao Cabeza de Vaca, Xavier Casero Belda, Rosario Coll Caravaca, Juana Maria de Toro Tormo, Esther Diaz Fernandez, Maria Jose Fernandez Limorte, Enrique Gallego Lozano, Olga Ibanez Perez Cea, Sergio Iniesta Riera, Cecilia Jurado Marchori, Maria Dolores Lujan Navas, Maria Dolores Martinez Baez, Jesus Mora Ordonez, Atala Navarro Crespo, Irene Pardo Ortega, Vincent Perez Zaragoza, Maria Jose Riera Anton, Esperanza Rubio Gonzalez, Consuelo Sanchis Sempere, Pedro Jose Santo Bueno and Belen Selles Gras.