Chabrier's Espana and Rodrigo's Concierto de Aranjuez
Rachmaninov's Second Symphony completes the program in the beautiful Teatro Real.
I was fortunate to see Madrid and visit El Prado Art Museum. There is a short train ride from Madrid to El Escorial, where the kings and queens of Spain are buried. Take the Spanish language tour of El Escorial to hear "puro castellano" which is not spoken in Mexico or Caribbean countries.
I recommend the film "Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown" by Pedro Almodovar for views of Madrid and lots of laughs.
The town of Aranjuez, located between Madrid and Toledo, was the summer home of the Spanish kings.
Many French composers saw Spain as an exotic country. Chabrier's Espana and Ravel's Bolero are examples of French composers giving homage to Spain.
Don't miss the bonus interview with Simon Rattle, who conducted this concert.
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