Musée du Louvre in Paris to Host 'Centuries of Gold and Shadow' Spanish Concert Series
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Music and art lovers heading to Paris can experience five centuries of Spanish musical heritage as the Musée du Louvre presents Centuries of Gold and Shadow. Running in conjunction with the museum's 'Zurbarán' and 'Sculpting Colour' exhibitions, this special concert series highlights the rich musical history of Spain, spanning from its imperial golden age to 20th-century conflicts and the post-Franco La Movida movement.

A Stellar Lineup of Concerts
The concert series features five distinct evening performances starting at 8:00 p.m. at the Louvre, showcasing vocal compositions, piano, classical guitar, and early music instruments like the viola da gamba:
7 October 2026: Vocal group Cantoría Ensemble, directed by Jorge Losana, makes its Louvre debut with Spanish Baroque works timed with the opening of the 'Zurbarán' exhibition.
25 November 2026: Flamenco singer Arcángel pairs with Quatuor Diotima for a contemporary flamenco performance featuring compositions by Mauricio Sotelo, Ondřej Adámek, and Maurice Ravel.
4 December 2026: French pianist Tanguy de Williencourt performs Enrique Granados's Goyescas alongside Federico Mompou's Música Callada in tribute to the Louvre's Goya and Zurbarán paintings.
13 January 2027: Early music master Jordi Savall and ensemble Hespèrion XXI present 'Seville: Many Worlds and Many Seas', exploring Spanish music's journey from Arab roots to the Americas.
22 January 2027: French classical guitarist Thibaut Garcia closes the series with guest musicians Antoine Morinière and Jérémy Garbarg for a Spanish neo-Baroque evening featuring works by Isaac Albéniz and Manuel Quiroga.
Supported by Acción Cultural Española, this musical series offers Paris visitors a unique opportunity to experience world-class Spanish classical and early music inside one of the world's most renowned cultural institutions.

