The Teatro Real is coming back to New York
Gala concert at Carnegie Hall
On Thursday, June 5, American Fellows are once again invited to the Teatro Real’s return to Carnegie Hall with an unforgettable gala.
This unique event will feature the great Spanish violinist María Dueñas, the winner of the Princess of Girona Award and first prize at the Yehudi Menuhin Youth Competition. She will perform the Violin Concerto in D Major by Erich Wolfgang Korngold, the composer who fled from the Nazis and found success in Hollywood.
The Madrid-based soprano Saioa Hernández, the winner of best singer in the International Opera Awards, will debut in the United States with arias from zarzuelas by José Serrano and Manuel Penella and a monologue from Manuel de Falla’s La vida breve [The Short Life]. The program will then continue with Maurice Ravel.
The singers will be accompanied by the Madrid’s Teatro Real Orchestra, with musical director David Afkham.
Renew your commitment as an American Fellow of the Teatro Real now and be our guest for this unique evening:
- American Fellow
- American Fellow Benefactor
- American Fellow Patron
For a USD 120 donation*
Membership as an American Fellow + 2-for-1 Parquet tickets or two Parquet-side-rear tickets to the concert.
Donación desde 120 USD
Annual benefits
- Acknowledgement on the American Fellows section on the Friends of the Teatro Real website.
- Acknowledgement in printed materials created for the Teatro Real’s events in the United States.
- Exclusive monthly newsletter for American Fellows.
- Periodic meetings between American Fellows in the United States.
- Special discounts for Authentic Flamenco performances in the United States.
- Exclusive digital content.
- Complimentary tickets for concerts and invitation tu exclusive events in New York.
- Free 1 month subscription to My Opera by Teatro Real.
- Next season Teatro Real programme (digital).
Priority Booking
- Premium Priority Booking two days before general sale. Up to six tickets per opera.
Special Fares at the Teatro Real
- Up to 30% discount on selected performances of the season.
- 20% discount at the parking located on Cuesta de Santo Domingo, 5 (5 minutes walk to Teatro Real).
- 15% discount on on-demand photo printing.
- Flamenco Real: 5% discount on the entire season and 10% on selected performances.
Exclusive Treatment
- American Fellow card (digital and physical).
- General guided tour for two people.
- Exclusive access to Opera Talks among Friends. Exclusive courses.
For a USD 1,000 donation*
Membership as an American Fellow Benefactor + two invitations to the concert + access to the VIP Cocktail.
Donación desde 1.000 USD
Exclusive Annual Benefits
- Two tickets for the 5 June 2025 concert of the Teatro Real at Carnegie Hall and access to the meet & greet (tickets in first areas).
- Two tickets to one opera during the Teatro Real season in Madrid.
- Complimentary tickets for concerts and invitation tu exclusive events in New York.
- VIP private visit to the Teatro Real for four people
- Two tickets to the Teatro Real Christmas Gala in Madrid.
- Next season Teatro Real programme (postal mailing).
- Two tickets to one concert or performance of the Teatro Real in New York along the year.
- Two tickets for the Authentic Flamenco performances in New York.
- Two invitations to the Season Presentation Event at the Teatro Real.
- Free six month subscription to My Opera by Teatro Real.
Annual Benefits
- Acknowledgement on the American Fellows section on the Friends of the Teatro Real website.
- Acknowledgement in printed materials created for the Teatro Real’s events in the United States.
- Exclusive monthly newsletter for American Fellows.
- Periodic meetings between American Fellows in the United States.
- Special discounts for Authentic Flamenco performances in the United States.
- Exclusive digital content.
Priority Booking
- Premium Priority Booking 2 days before general sale (up to 6 tickets per opera).
Special Fares at the Teatro Real
- Up to 30% discount on selected performances of the season.
- 20% discount at the parking located on Cuesta de Santo Domingo, 5 (5 minutes walk to Teatro Real).
- 15% discount on on-demand photo printing.
- Flamenco Real: 5% discount on the entire season and 10% on selected performances.
Exclusive Treatment
- American Fellow Benefactor card (digital and physical).
- Exclusive access to Opera Talks among Friends.
- Exclusive digital courses.
For a USD 3,000 donation*
Membership as an American Fellow Patron + two invitations to the concert (+ pack of 10 tickets) + VIP dinner and cocktail.
Donación desde 3.000 USD
Exclusive Annual Benefits
- Two tickets for the 5 June 2025 concert of the Teatro Real at Carnegie Hall and access to the meet & greet and Gala dinner (tickets in first areas).
- Two double tickets to one opera during the Teatro Real season in Madrid.
- Complimentary tickets for concerts and invitation tu exclusive events in New York.
- VIP private visit to the Teatro Real for four people + welcome drink.
- Two tickets to the Teatro Real Christmas Gala in Madrid.
- Next season Teatro Real programme (postal mailing).
- Two tickets to all concerts and performances of the Teatro Real in New York.
- Two tickets for the Authentic Flamenco performances in New York.
- Events with Amigos del Real at the Teatro Real*.
- Events at other cultural institutions in Madrid.
- Two invitations to the Season Presentation Event at the Teatro Real.
- Free yearly subscription to My Opera by Teatro Real.
*Upon request and under availability.
Annual Benefits
- Acknowledgement on the American Fellows section on the Friends of the Teatro Real website.
- Acknowledgement in printed materials created for the Teatro Real’s events in the United States.
- Exclusive monthly newsletter for American Fellows.
- Periodic meetings between American Fellows in the United States.
- Special discounts for Authentic Flamenco performances in the United States.
- Exclusive digital content.
- Invitations to concerts and exclusive events in New York.
Priority Booking
- Premium Priority Booking 2 days before general sale (up to 6 tickets per opera).
Special Fares at the Teatro Real
- Up to 30% discount on selected performances of the season.
- 20% discount at the parking located on Cuesta de Santo Domingo, 5 (5 minutes walk to Teatro Real).
- 15% discount on on-demand photo printing.
- Flamenco Real: 5% discount on the entire season and 10% on selected performances.
Exclusive Treatment
- American Fellow Patron card (digital and physical).
- Exclusive access to Opera Talks among Friends.
- Exclusive digital courses.
*Important tax information:
You can make your donation either directly to the Friends of the Teatro Real Foundation or via the Allies of Hispanic Culture, Education and Science Foundation Hispana (AHCES), a tax-free organization according to section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of the United States. As such, any donations to AHCES are tax-deductible in the United States within the limits stipulated by law. The AHCES supports Teatro Real projects at its complete discretion.
Artistic team
María Dueñas
Violin
Saioa Hernández
Soprano
David Afkham
Conductor
Orchestra of Madrid’s Teatro Real
Musical Program
FIRST PART
JOAQUÍN TURINA
(1882 – 1949)
Danzas fantásticas, Op. 22
- Exaltación
- Ensueño
- Orgía
ERICH WOLFGANG KORNGOLD
(1897 – 1957)
Violin Concerto in D Major, Op.35
- Moderato nobile
- Romance
- Finale – Allegro assai vivace
SECOND PART
MAURICE RAVEL
(1875 – 1937)
Alborada del gracioso (The Jester’s Aubade)
MANUEL DE FALLA
(1876 – 1946)
La vida breve (Life is Short)
- "¡Allí está! Riyendo junto a esa mujé”
- Danza
MANUEL PENELLA
(1880 – 1939)
El gato montés (The Wildcat)
- "Juntos desde chavalillos“
JOSÉ SERRANO
(1873 – 1941)
Los claveles (The Carnations)
- "¿Qué te importa que no venga?“
MAURICE RAVEL
La valse, Poème choréographique pour orchestre
Approximate length: 1 hour and 50 minutes
Gala dinner
Before the concert, the Teatro Real and the AHCES Foundation are hosting a gala dinner in Carnegie Hall’s Weill Terrace Room with the leading representatives of culture and society from both New York and Spain.
Meet & Greet
The concert will be followed by a meet & greet with the artists participating in the concert.
Una gala concierto inolvidable
La velada contará con la gran violinista española María Dueñas, Premio Princesa de Girona y ganadora del primer premio en el Concurso Yehudi Menuhin, que interpretará el Concierto para violín y orquesta de Korngold, el compositor que huyó de los nazis y triunfó en Hollywood.
La soprano madrileña Saioa Hernández ganadora del premio a la mejor cantante en los International Opera Awards, hará su debut en Estados Unidos con arias de zarzuelas de José Serrano y Manuel Penella y un monólogo de La vida breve de Falla, que compartirá el programa con Maurice Ravel, uno de los compositores más ligados a su música.
La velada estará acompañada por la Orquesta Titular del Teatro Real bajo la dirección musical de David Afkham.