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Full Houses for Torrevieja’s Habaneras
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Keith Nicol on 27 July, 2010 10:50:00

This week’s event has lived up to its promise with some superb vocal work from
choirs from the Americas, Europe and Asia.

Full House signs marked the opening nights of the 56th International Contest of
Habanera and Polyphony of Torrevieja, as 2,000 plus patrons of the arts made
their way to Eras de la Sal to savour the musical feast offered every July in
this idyllic setting beside the sea. After the inaugural evening, headlined by
local tenor Franciso, which included his excellent version of torrevejense
Ricardo Lafuente’s most famous song ‘Torrevieja’, (which brought the house
down) the proceedings are well underway. This week’s event has lived up to its
promise with some superb vocal work from choirs from the Americas, Europe and
Asia.
Habaneras comes to a climax on Thursday July 29 when the finalists sing their
hearts out for the judges followed by a more relaxed evening highlighting
different styles and performance on the closing night on July 30. For those
thinking of taking an evening stroll and maybe stopping in to see what all of
the fuss is about, be aware that proceedings don’t start until 2300-hrs and
it’s a ticket only affair! So if you’ve always wondered, but never made the
effort to go, ensure your entry by picking up one of the few available tickets
at the box-office beside the Municipal Theatre.
Torrevieja’s International Contest of Habanera and Polyphony is by far the
most famous and best-known cultural event produced by the city. National TV and
Radio teams, along with support from Torrveieja TV who stream proceedings on the
internet, are all in attendance. Habaneras is the one event that is seen all
around Spain on National TV and shown in many other countries of the world.
For more informational about the contest and to catch up with the event to date,
please visit their official web site; www.habaneras.org for more information.
Keith Nicol