The Three Tenors in Madrid
Madrid, El Ateneo de Madrid – Cátedra Mayor
About the Event
The enchanting voices of the three tenors Francesco Fortes, Alessandro Fortunato and Stefano Sorrentino, accompanied by strings and piano, guide listeners through the masterpieces of Italian opera, timeless Neapolitan songs, and the passionate melodies of Spanish tradition. The concert begins with iconic arias and classical pieces from Carmen, Tosca, Turandot, and Rigoletto. The second part features unforgettable pieces like 'O sole mio, Torna a Surriento, Bésame mucho, and Historia de un amor, climaxing in a crescendo of emotion and passion.
In the first part, the tenors present the eternal emotion of the greatest opera ever, while the second part enlivens the audience with the warmth, rhythm, and intensity of beloved masterpieces from around the world. A varied, dynamic, and unforgettable concert is framed by the wonderful location of the splendid Cátedra Mayor of Ateneo de Madrid.
Program
First Part:
Georges Bizet: Habanera Carmen
Gaetano Donizetti: Una furtiva lagrima L’Elisir d’amore
Giacomo Puccini: E lucevan le stelle Tosca
Ruggero Leoncavallo: Mattinata
Astor Piazzolla — Ave Maria
Giuseppe Verdi: La donna è mobile Rigoletto
Augustin Lara — Granada
Giacomo Puccini: Nessun dorma Turandot
Second Part:
Medley de Canciones Napolitanas — Arreglo de Elvin Dhimitri
Ernesto De Curtis, Torna a Surriento
Enrico Cannio, 'O surdato 'nnammurato
Domenico Modugno, Nel blu dipinto di blu
Consuelo Velázquez, Besame mucho
Andrea Bocelli, Con te partirò
Carlos Eleta Almarán, Historia de un amor
Lucio Dalla, Caruso
Alfredo Le Pera, Por una cabeza
Eduardo di Capua, ‘O Sole mio
El Ateneo de Madrid — Cátedra Mayor
Madrid's Ateneo is the foremost private cultural institution in contemporary Spanish history, fostering sciences, arts, and letters since 1820. Architects Enrique Fort and Luis Landecho designed it. The narrow façade, featuring three medallions of Alfonso X the Wise, Cervantes, and Velázquez, belies the building's spacious interior. Its facilities include reading rooms, a lecture hall, and a grand neo‐Grecian auditorium by Arturo Mélida. The Athenaeum played a vital role in 19th and early 20th‐century Spain as a forum for debate and a stage for free expression. The 'cacharrería' (junk room) hosted lively discussions among writers and artists, extending from afternoon till late night. Notable members include Mesonero Romanos, Castelar, Cánovas del Castillo, Unamuno, Valle‐Inclán, and Manuel Azaña. The portrait collection, with works by Rosales and Madrazo, interests many, but the priceless book collection in its library, open to the public until after midnight, is even more significant, housing over 200,000 volumes.
Cast / Production
Tenors: Francesco Fortes, Alessandro Fortunato and Stefano Sorrentino
Strings and piano
Address
El Ateneo de Madrid – Cátedra Mayor, C. del Prado 21 , Madrid, Spain — Google Maps
