A memorable celebration in the Auditorium
Maria del Mar Bonet, the musical icon of the Balearic Islands, commemorates a key moment of her career. This Friday, April 11, the singer presents in the Oriol Martorell room of the Auditorium, with all the tickets sold out, to remember his emblematic concert at the Olympia in Paris, which took place on April 27, 1975, his birthday.
A renewed reissue of the classic
For this special occasion, a new edition of the album ‘A l’Olympia’ will be launched, originally recorded 50 years ago. The reissue, managed by Blau Discmedi, will not only improve the sound quality through remastering, but also will include songs that were not part of the original album. ‘The musicians have been central to my artistic journey,’ reflects Bonet, recognizing the importance of the arrangements of Albert Moraleda and Josep Maria Bardagí.
New to reissue
New additions include ‘What these people want’, a topic that could not be interpreted in Spain at that time. Other songs like ‘I would not want anything now’ and ‘Ninona Ninona’ replace previous pieces, bring freshness and new perspectives to the play.
A memory of collaborations and hopes
The concert at Olympia was not only a time of celebration for Bonet, but also an opportunity to share stage with Ovidi Montllor, another great of the Catalan music scene. ‘It was a time of change, full of hope. The Franco regime was declining, and music was a way to express this new reality, ” says Bonet, who recalls the joy of that moment despite not having sang together.
A promising musical futur
With a new album on the way entitled ‘The water does not tire’, Bonet is inspired by his rich musical heritage. ‘Traditional song is like water, never tired and can always be transformed,’ shares the singer, who promises to include innovative arrangements for traditional Mallorcan songs.
Reflections on the Mediterranean and its relationship with Barcelona
In a conversation that covers contemporary topics, Maria del Mar Bonet talks about the similarities between the traditional songs of the Mediterranean, emphasizing that ‘The Mediterranean is like a country’, as a friend told him. In addition, he reflects on his relationship with Barcelona, a city that he considers distant, especially since he has been established in a small town in Mallorca, where he finds the calmness necessary for his artistic creation.
A musical legacy that endures
With this celebration of her legacy, Maria del Mar Bonet not only looks back with nostalgia, but also opens the doors to a future full of new melodies and emotions, thus continuing her influence on Mediterranean music and Catalan culture.