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Centro Cultural Conde Duque For
most of the year this cultural centre hosts temporary art exhibitions.
During the annual Summer Arts Festival, however, opera, plays and
concerts are also on the programme, many of the events staged outdoors.
Centro Cultural Conde Duque
Cine Doré This
beautiful 1920s cinema is now the headquarters of the National Film
Institute. There are two screens showing an excellent selection of
classic and contemporary films in the original version and at very
reasonable prices. During the summer, films are also shown on an outdoor
screen on the terrace (book ahead). The café in the foyer is a good
place to meet up with friends .
Teatro Real Since
its renovation in the 1990s, Madrid’s splendid opera house has gone
from strength to strength. This is the venue for classical operas, such
as Mozart and Verdi, performed by international as well as Spanish
companies. The season runs from September to July. If all you want to do
is look around, the theatre is open for tours and there’s a café in the
former ballroom .
Teatro Nacional de la Zarzuela This beautiful theatre dates from 1856 and was built especially to stage zarzuela, a form of light opera unique to Spain and especially popular in Madrid. After decades of neglect zarzuela is now being revived and the theatre commissions new works from time to time as well as performing classic farces such as The Barber of Lavapiés and The Pharoah’s Court. The season runs from September to June. During the summer, the theatre is used for Flamenco, ballet and other cultural events. Casa de América The
Neo-Baroque Palacio de Linares, an architectural monument in its own
right dominating the southern end of the Paseo de Recoletos, is now a
cultural centre showcasing Latin American arts, with a regular programme
of films, exhibitions and concerts. There is also a good bookshop, café
and the Paradís restaurant.
Casa de América
Centro Cultural de la Villa Events at this important arts centre range from temporary art exhibitions to ballet, jazz, dramatic plays, zarzuela and experimental theatre. Fundación Juan March Fans
of modern art will enjoy the temporary exhibitions here, which are
world class. The foundation also sponsors lunchtime chamber concerts and
recitals on weekdays, usually starting around noon (monthly programme
available from the centre). While you’re here, take a look at some of
the modern sculptures in the forecourt such as Meeting place (1975) by Eduardo Chillida . Auditorio Nacional de Música This
modern concert hall, in a residential district north of the centre, is
the home of the National Orchestra of Spain and the major venue for
symphony concerts from October to June. The Orchestra of the Comunidad
de Madrid also plays here, as well as international ensembles.
Auditorio Nacional de Música
La Riviera If
you’re interested in hearing pop and rock acts such as Massive Attack,
Suede or the Rollins Band, this is where they’re most likely to perform
while in Madrid. Acoustics and visibility are both good (better than in
many similar venues) and fans can cool off in the summer when the roof
is drawn back. Also holds discos. Teatro Monumental Designed
by Teodoro Anasagasti in 1922, this theatre, renowned for its
acoustics, is the home of both the RTVE orchestra and choir (Spain’s
state radio and television company) as well as the acclaimed Madrid
Symphony Orchestra.
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