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The proclamation by the choir Fernández Caballero was a sign of wealth and artistic genius of Murcia talent over the last two centuries of history.
Murcianos residents in different parts of the world, from China to Costa Rica, made it clear his longing and encouraged everyone to live this fair which celebrates its 750th anniversary.
One of the surprises that raised the standing ovation was the performance of the octogenarian Antonio Las Vegas, leader of the former trio Las Vegas, who played the 'Bolero to Murcia' made famous in the 50. The three Olympic Laura Gil Murcia, Miguel Angel Lopez and Alejandro Valverde engaged in a video endearments to the city.
The Plaza de Belluga was witnessed tonight an riddled with surprises cry that vibrated hundreds of people who wanted to participate in this collective festival conceived as an exciting tribute to Murcia and Murcia, in the September Fair 2016.
During his speech, the mayor José Ballesta referred to Murcia as "a land of history and heart" and recalled the Foundation Council by King Alfonso X the Wise - "the first and greatest of the democratic achievements of the Middle Ages "- now 750 years ago, to make way for the many surprises that occurred during a proclamation" by Murcia to Murcia, "which opened with 'La Parranda' and closed with the 'Hymn to Murcia' (after the standing ovation was reprized 'La Parranda' as finale).
The stage, with more than 170 performers of all ages the Choir Fernández Caballero, was a sign of artistic wealth and genius of Murcia talent over the last two centuries of history, an exciting journey through time from chords Fernández Caballero until Manuel Zapata, adorned with verses of Vicente Medina or Jara Carrillo, among other greats.
'Bolero to Murcia' legendary leader of the trio Las Vegas
One of the surprises that caused more excitement was the performance of the famous Antonio Las Vegas, magnificent at 87 and leader of the former trio Las Vegas, which took the stage with their children to interpret the 'Bolero to Murcia' made famous in the 50s, getting a standing ovation from the audience.
The 'Coplas murcianas' Manuel Massotti Little, this year named Son of the City, also occupied a special place in the show and even got to dance to some of the members of the Municipal Corporation.
World premiere of the Murcian Juan Manuel Zapata
The proclamation by the Choir Fernández Caballero hosted the world premiere of 'Canelica, bread wine and water', an unpublished work of maestro Juan Manuel Zapata Murcia, who played the flute solo composition.
Murcia several zarzuelas composer Fernández Caballero ( 'huertanos' and 'Captain Grant's Nephews') was also performed and were present in the repertoire of composers such as Manuel Soler Tenorio (author of 'murcianos Aires').
Murcianos the world and the love of the Olympic
The gala, which could be followed by streaming worldwide, included the issuance of an exciting and fun video in which several neighboring residents municipality currently in different parts of the world such as China, Dubai, Mexico, Italy, Costa Rica, etc., they made it clear his regret for not being able to enjoy these special days in their land and encouraged everyone to live and enjoy this show which this year celebrates its 750th anniversary.
Also, the City Council projected a video with words devoted affection for the city and its neighbors, the three murcianos Olympians: Laura Gil, Miguel Angel Lopez and Alejandro Valverde, who showed their closeness and passion for their land.
Source: Ayuntamiento de Murcia
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