Turandot — Tomàs Grau & Franz Schubert Filharmonia
Barcelona, Palau de la Música Catalana — Concert Hall
About the Event
Dive into the stunning architecture of Barcelona's breathtaking Palau de la Música Catalana for a concert experience that will enhance your appreciation of opera.
On 25 April 2026, marking the exact centenary of Turandot's premiere at La Scala, the Franz Schubert Filharmonia will join prestigious orchestras and institutions worldwide to celebrate this historic occasion.
This opera significantly inspired Tomàs Grau in his musical career. He will conduct an exceptional cast in a performance brimming with impact and emotion—a unique event celebrating Puccini’s universal legacy and our 20th anniversary.
Program
- Giacomo Puccini – Turandot (semi‐staged version)
Cast / Production
Lianna Haroutounian, soprano (Turandot)
Xavier Moreno, tenor (Calaf)
Carolina López Moreno, soprano (Liù)
Gerard Farreras, bajo (Timur)
Carles Pachon, barítono (Ping)
Andrés Moreno, tenor (Pang)
Roger Padullés, tenor (Pong)
Raúl Giménez, tenor (Altoum)
Orfeó Català
Cor Infantil de l’Orfeó Català
Franz Schubert Filharmonia
Jordi Gastó, stage direction
Tomàs Grau, musical direction
Palau de la Música Catalana
The Palau de la Musica Catalana is a breathtaking structure located in the northern part of Barcelona's Old Town. An architectural gem of the Catalan Art Nouveau movement, constructed from 1905 to 1908, its lavish interior showcases the craftsmanship of local artisans through stained-glass windows, ceramics, sculptures, paintings, and blacksmithing. The venue's extensive glasswork results in a brilliantly luminous interior. The building's dusty red facade is adorned with busts of renowned composers including Bach, Beethoven, and Wagner, along with colorful floral-patterned mosaics. At the heart of the Palau lies the splendid concert hall, naturally illuminated by sunlight thanks to the extraordinary skylight at the center of its richly adorned ceiling, making it a beloved venue for symphonic and chamber music. Lluís Domènech i Montaner, the architect behind the Palau, intended to create a “garden for music”—an ambition he masterfully realized.
Giacomo Puccini
Giacomo Puccini was an Italian opera composer of the late 19th century. He was considered one of the greatest composers of the Italian Opera, second only to Verdi. His early works were characterised by features of the traditional 19th century romantic Italian opera. Later, his style developed into the realistic verismo style, which inspired him to write his most famous masterpieces and became one of the leading exponents of the style. His most renowned works La bohème (1896), Tosca (1900), Madama Butterfly (1904), and Turandot (1924), all are popular operas played in the most prestigious venues of the classical world.
Address
Palau de la Música Catalana, c/ Palau de la Música, 4‐6, Barcelona, Spain — Google Maps
