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Classical Music entertainment in Spain

  1. A

    Palau Robert

    Once a month concerts are held in the peaceful gardens at the back of this fine building or its main hall. Concerts are usually held around 8pm on a Wednesday. You need to pick up a pass the afternoon before (between 5pm and 7pm) or on the morning of the performance (from 10am to noon), as places are limited.

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  2. B

    Auditorio Nacional de Música

    When it’s not playing the Teatro Real, Madrid’s Orquesta Sinfonía plays at this modern venue, which also attracts famous conductors from all across the world. It’s usually fairly easy to get your hands on tickets at the box office.

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  3. C

    L’Ateneu

    For intense 30-minute sessions of chamber music, pay a visit to this hallowed academic institution-cum-club. Concerts are typically held Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays at 6pm, 7pm and 8pm.

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  4. Circula de Arte Toledo

    There are several venues for enjoying foot-tapping live sounds, including classy Circula de Arte Toledo with its regular programme of classical, jazz and blues concerts.

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  5. D

    L’Auditori

    Barcelona’s modern home for serious music lovers, L’Auditori (designed by Rafael Moneo) puts on plenty of orchestral, chamber, religious and other music. L’Auditori is perhaps ugly on the outside (to the less kind-hearted it looks like a pile of rusting scrap metal) but beautifully tuned on the inside. It is home to the Orquestra Simfònica de Barcelona i Nacional de Catalunya.

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  6. E

    Centro Cultural Manuel de Falla

    A haven for classical-music lovers, this venue near the Alhambra presents weekly orchestral concerts in a leafy and tranquil setting.

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  7. F

    Auditòrium

    This spacious, modern theatre is Palma's main stage for major concert performances (as well as congresses), ranging from opera to light rock. The Sala Mozart hosts part of the city's opera program (with the Teatre Principal), while the Orquestra Simfónica de Balears (Balearic Symphony Orchestra) are regulars from October to May.

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