Piano per al cinema espanyol to premiere in Lleida

The musical production ‘Piano per al cinema espanyol’ is set to premiere at the Auditori del Centre de Cultures in Lleida as part of the University of Lleida (UdL) concert series. The show, conceived and directed by pianists Manel Martín and Toni Costa, translates the cinematic worlds of directors such as Pedro Almodóvar, Carlos Saura, and Pere Portabella into musical arrangements.

The performance features a blend of classical music, jazz, Spanish song, and Latin American styles. It is presented as a piano duo for four hands, accompanied by vocalist Sheila López and cellist Jean-Baptiste Texier. Beyond a conventional concert, the production incorporates a unique dramaturgy using cinematic images and references to the paintings of Edward Hopper to shape its scenes.

Following previous performances in Geneva, Paris, and Marrakech, this event marks a return to Lleida for Martín. The repertoire consists of original arrangements selected by the musicians to evoke the poetic universes of various Spanish film directors.