10 photosConcert July 11, 2019
Spain 2019: Moraira Castle
Moraira
The second performance, shared with the local Poco Loco steelband.
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Buñol, Alicante, Valencia and Barcelona. A summer road trip along Spain's east coast, with sun, plazas and steelpan ringing off old stone walls.
Where we played
- Buñol
- Alicante
- Valencia
- Barcelona
Performance highlights
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12 photosConcert July 15, 2019
Spain 2019: Valencia Beach Concert
Valencia
An outdoor show by the beach, with the audience invited up to learn the C scale.
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7 photosTour July 8, 2019
Spain 2019, Day 1: Departure
Toronto Pearson
The pans fly ahead to Barcelona; the band follows on Air Canada.
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18 photosTour July 9, 2019
Spain 2019, Day 2: Arrived in Spain
Barcelona · Valencia
Landing in Barcelona and a coach south to Valencia.
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12 photosTour July 10, 2019
WASBE Conference Fringe Festival: Buñol, Spain
Buñol, Spain
Toronto All Stars Steel Orchestra (TASSO) will perform as a part of the WASBE (World Association for Symphonic Bands & Ensembles) Conference Fringe Festival in Buñol. Buñol is a small town in the provenience of Valencia most famous for its celebration of La Tomatina every year. This municipality lies 40 km / 25 miles west of the city of Valencia.
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16 photosTour July 12, 2019
Spain 2019, Day 5: Alicante
Alicante
A walking tour of Alicante's old town and a beach day.
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5 photosTour July 12, 2019
Alicante – Spain
Castle of Santa Barbara – Moriara
“Board the bus to Alicante. We were able to see the beautiful change of biome to desert mountains. We then arrived in Alicante to witness the beautiful beach…. we loaded the coach and off we went to our second performance in Moriara. We shared performance space with a local Steelband called the Poco Loco steelpan band, Then, with our new friends, we enjoyed a late night dinner at Las Gaviotas to finish off another amazing day in Spain.”
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Tour July 12, 2019
Castle of Santa Barbara – Alicante
Alicante
Toronto All Stars Steel Orchestra (TASSO) will perform at this impressive castle situated on an outcrop overlooking Alicante City. It’s one of the largest medieval fortresses in Europe and covers the complete summit of the Benacantil Mountain.
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14 photosTour July 13, 2019
Spain 2019, Day 6: Back to Valencia
Valencia
Europe's largest aquarium and a rehearsal without pans.
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7 photosTour July 14, 2019
Valencia – Spain
Percufest 2019
“PercuFest is a percussion festival that has been held since 2002 where the Festival teaches young percussionists with their regular teachers and especially with the contribution of authentic virtuosos from the world of percussion. In addition to the classes, during the week of July both teachers and students delight year after year giving their best on stage.“
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3 photosTour July 14, 2019
Valencia – Spain
Valencia Opera House
“The Valencia Concert Hall is situated in the old river bed of the Turia. It was constructed in 1987 and is one of the banner buildings of modern Valencia, within what’s known as the vanguard architecture movement in the city. One of its most distinguishing features is the glass enclosure that looks out on the gardens in the Turia. From here you can watch the fountains that have been designed to spout to the beat of the music heard from the Palau throughout the garden. The building was built specifically to promote culture and that’s exactly what it has done.“
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18 photosTour July 14, 2019
Gala Opening of the Valencia Band Festival: the Palau de la Musica Valencia
Valencia
Toronto All Stars Steel Orchestra (TASSO) will perform for the Opening Gala of the Valencia Band Festival in the main concert hall of the Palau de la Musica Valencia. This venue, one of the banner buildings of modern Valencia, was constructed in 1987 within what’s known as the vanguard architecture movement in the city.
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7 photosTour July 15, 2019
Valencia – Spain
Valencia beach
“As a parent, there are moments that take your breath away, and seeing my child perform with their steel pan orchestra on an international stage was one of those moments. Watching them stand tall, poised behind their pan, and hearing the music pour out, notes filled with rhythm, joy, and culture, was something I’ll never forget. It wasn’t just the music; it was the pride they carried, the hard work they put in, and the way they represented their group, their community, and themselves.”
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Tour July 15, 2019
Pre-certamen (fringe festival) of the City of Valencia Band Contest
Valencia
Toronto All Stars Steel Orchestra (TASSO) will be performing for the Pre-certamen (fringe festival) of the City of Valencia Band Contest.
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23 photosTour July 16, 2019
Spain 2019, Day 9: Barcelona
Barcelona
La Sagrada Família, the view from Montjuïc, and La Rambla.
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5 photosTour July 17, 2019
Barcelona – Spain
Liceu Conservatory
“The Auditorium of the Conservatori del Liceu is a privileged space for music and the performing arts, located in the heart of Barcelona. It is a multifunctional facility that hosts artistic productions of the highest cultural level and social events as well as professional recordings.
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17 photosTour July 17, 2019
The Liceu Conservatory – Barcelona
Barcelona
In the heart of Barcelona, between La Rambla and the Paral·lel, Toronto All Stars Steel Orchestra (TASSO) will be performing at the Liceu Conservatory. The unanimously praised acoustics of the Liceu Conservatory Auditorium make this hall one of the best of its kind in the city of Barcelona.
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29 photosTour July 18, 2019
Spain 2019, Day 11: Flamenco
Barcelona
A flamenco lesson on the last full day, while the pans ship home.
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Tour July 18, 2019
“Música als Parcs” (Music in the Parks) program – Barcelona
Barcelona, Spain
Toronto All Stars Steel Orchestra (TASSO) will be performing at Parc de la Ciutedella and Parc de la Barceloneta as a featured band in this annual “Música als Parcs” concert series of well-known and well-attended concerts.
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