Ricky Martin announced a new show in Argentina, but this time it will be in a completely different format. is approx Ricky Martin Symphonica new scenic proposal offered for the first time to the public in our country.

The Puerto Rican artist has already made a presentation with this format, in Los Angeles, last July, and it was a resounding success during the concert with the Los Angeles Philharmonicdirected by the Venezuelan Gustavo Dudamel.

Ricky Martin Symphonic joins the singer with more than 60 musicians in a night where not only will his music be paid tribute, retracing his successes of 38 years ago, but it will also be a long-awaited encounter with an audience that supported him during his long journey in the musical field.

Ricky’s dream

This recital was born from Ricky Martin’s dream of being able to present a concert with a classical orchestra, taking their songs to a new levelrealizing that meeting between the two worlds without losing its essence.

The experience of the two concerts presented in July, at the Hollywood Bowl with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, was the litmus test. Far surpassed, together with the 60 classical musicians directed by Dudamel, Ricky sold out both shows within hours.

“I’ve always dreamed of performing with a philharmonic and do a classic show. Being able to transform the songs and present them in such a unique way is something I had the opportunity to experience this year in Los Angeles and it was really wonderful, “said the singer.

He added: “The next day I thought it would be great to be able to take this recital to other countries, so I called my team and the rest is history. Buenos Aires, see you next month!“.

In that concert, after being presented by Dudamel as an “icon of world culture”, the singer offered one of the most exciting and singular concerts of his career accompanied by 80 musicians from the Philharmonic Orchestra and its band of musicians and dancers.

“Tonight we will remember the past, with a little romance and a touch of energy and, as I always tell you, I want you to forget your problems and focus on love and light. We will have a lot of fun”, assured Ricky. before performing hits like The Bomb, Maybe, She bangs, Maria, La Mordidita, Vente Pa Ca and her new single Sour taste.

Where and when

The recital in the city of Buenos Aires will be next November 30 at the Movistar Arena. Tickets will be on sale on Wednesday 12 October on www.movistararena.com.ar.

Some of the pieces that will make up the repertoire of the symphonic concert at the Movistar Arena in November include Maybe you’ll come back, fire in the night, snow in the day, come here, shot in the heart, the love of my lifeIn addition to its success sometimes good and sometimes bad of his new EP PLAYwhich is already on digital platforms.

Currently nominated for the 2022 Latin Grammy, Ricky remains in the lead now, by the way, with the promotion of PLAYwith his participation as one of the protagonists of the American series Mrs. American Pie and with the usual commitments related to the Ricky Martin Foundation.

The experience of other artists

The Puerto Rican is not the only artist who has chosen the symphonic format for his concerts. Other musicians have also presented versions with this classic format for their recitals.

Gustavo Cerati was one of them, for example. The former Soda Stereo performed in April 2002 at the Teatro Colón with the National Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Alejandro Terán and practically performed songs from his album Blow. The show, unusual for a rock artist, had premiered a year earlier at the Avenida Theater. His album came out of that concert 11 symphonic episodes.

Charly García also chose this symphonic format to perform at the Colón in 2013 with Parallel lines – impossible artifice, a recital for which he summoned the conductor Patricio Villarejo to give it a more intimate and chamber sound.

In 2006, Luis Alberto Spinetta performed many of his classics such as Maribelat the helm of the Academic Orchestra, also in the emblematic Teatro Colón.

A year ago Fito Páez honored Charly García, on the occasion of the musician’s 70th birthday, with a moving concert at the Colón Theater, full of guests. Fito reviewed Charly’s songs accompanied by his band, along with an orchestra and musicians from the mythical Colosseum in Buenos Aires.

Last month, Pedro Aznar also launched into this format and performed in two symphonic concerts with the Bogotá, Colombia Youth Philharmonic Orchestra, where he performed pieces by Serú Giran and others from his solo stage.

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