The project originated with an idea by Artiaga, founder and first president of the Academy of the Arts of Aragonese Folklore and Jota, who died at the beginning of this year. With his family’s permission, Mvsica Magna has revisited the notes left by the Zaragoza choreographer to shape a work that remained unfinished.
Artiaga had conceived the production with the upcoming bicentenary of Goya’s death in 2028 in mind. His intention was to imagine what would happen if the Aragonese painter could observe today’s society and, two centuries later, confront issues that remain present in his work and in our time.
From this comes a dialogue between Goya and the present, built around themes such as love, beauty, truth and horror, all infused with Aragonese jota, a discipline to whose defense and dissemination Artiaga devoted much of his career. The show will last approximately 80 minutes.
JORGE ASÍN WILL PLAY FRANCISCO DE GOYA
On stage, Jorge Asín will take on the role of Francisco de Goya, while soprano Esmeralda Jiménez and tenor Ignacio Prieto will handle the vocal performances. The music will be performed live by pianists Marta Vela and Alberto Menjón, together with the La Barca Musical choir, conducted by Pilar J. Barnola.
The choreographic component will also play a prominent role, featuring the Dance Company of the Cosmopolitan Dance Company and a special appearance by Gemma Morado in Spanish dance. Beatriz Sevilla Ciordia will oversee the artistic and choreographic direction, while Marta Vela will be responsible for the research and musical direction.
Nearly 100 artists will take part in a production that seeks to transform the idea Carmelo Artiaga left on paper into a major tribute both to his legacy and to two of the great symbols of Aragonese culture.
FOUR EXCLUSIVE PERFORMANCES IN ZARAGOZA
The performances on December 10, 11 and 12 will begin at 8:00 p.m., while the Sunday performance on the 13th will start at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are already on sale, priced between 5 and 25 euros, with a discounted performance on Thursday, December 10. The show is supported by Zaragoza City Council, with the collaboration of the Academy of the Arts of Aragonese Folklore and Jota.
