By Linda Hall • Published: 01 Oct 2019 • 11:01
Opera in Valenciano Credit- Travel Habitat
ALTEA is hosting the premiere of the first opera written and sung in Valenciano. “Fra Pere el Descalç”, which will be performed at the Virgen del Consuelo parish church at 7.30pm on October 19, was composed by Francesc Estevez Alvarez with libretto by Lluis Fornes, “El Sifoner.” It tells the story of Pare Pere Esteve who was born in Denia in 1583 and lived at the foot of Montgo, spending his time in meditation and prayer. The Virgen del Consuelo’s capacity for the 150-minute long opera is limited to 350 and the €10 cost of tickets for the performance will go to the parish for important repairs to the church building.
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