Grec Festival
Ladies and gentlemen boys and girls, put your hands together for yet another round of art, music and theatre as Barcelona’s very own Grec Festival returns to illuminate the city for the 34th time.
Act 34
Since its establishment way back in 1976, Grec has been offering thespians of all distinctions a chance to perform in front of enthusiastic crowds in the wonderful setting of Teatre Grec, perched on the edge of Montjuic. From June 13th to August 1st the festival’s shenanigans will turn up all over Barcelona, talking advantage of a city eager for innovative new arts projects. The festival’s principle spectacles can be still be seen at the original theatre with other performances and shows taking place in a host of alternative venues including the Fundació Joan Miró, La Villaroel and the CCCB.
Favourites
This year organisers have succeeded in putting together a feisty mix of performances, exhibitions and concerts, all carrying the Grec message of artistic experimentation and free expression. Here you can find all the links to the organisers extensive list of events along with our very own recommendations for this year’s festival.
Music
Crinne Bailey Rae, Teatre Grec, July 21st
Grec offers no better a place than to shine as a truly artistic musician than its very own theatre. That’s why this year they have invited the internationally recognised, Corinne Bailey Rae to perform her new album, the sea, in an unquestionable highlight of this year’s music category. Gig starts at 10pm and will set you back from €22 to €42 depending on your seat.
Exhibition
Cerimònia del te, Museo Picaso, July 1st & 2nd
Tea, wonderful tea. What better way to appreciate its many virtues than an exhibition delving deep into the significance of the important drink in ancient Japanese culture. The is called Chado and is a ceremony whose basic principles are: wellbeing through simplicity; harmony; respect; purity; and inner peace. Those interested in finding out more, snap up the limited spaces through Grec’s website. Entrance is €3 or €5 if you fancy a tasting session as well.
Performance
Lluvia, Tearte Grec, July 31st – August 1st
Flamenco artist Eva Yerbabuena turns her hand and body at interpretive dance through a performance largely inspired by poet Horacio García. The accompanying music, written by composer and guitarist Paco Jarana, features a range of styles from a rich history of Spanish based music. Together, the dance and the music create a show full of emotion in a journey into our essence, an essence that can only be discovered through pain, heartbreak and melancholy. €15 – €36 depending on seats.
For more information on this years festival visit Grec’s official website, complete with listings, previews and clips of this years performers. www.w3.bcn.cat
