Explore great operas and zarzuelas through a contemporary lens from one of the world’s most prestigious schools.
Every year, Berklee’s young talents continue to surprise audiences with their compositions.
This school, one of the most renowned in the world, will once again amaze you with the concert series it has prepared for Les Arts.
The performances are linked to the venue’s 2026–2027 season programme, but Berklee’s students and lecturers have decided to give them a fresh twist.
It is a golden opportunity to rediscover great masterpieces. Will you join us?
29 and 30 October 2026 — Moving La Verbena
A contemporary interpretation inspired by the iconic zarzuela La verbena de la Paloma. For this performance, Berklee blends the traditional and popular rhythms of Madrid’s classic sainete theatre with new musical languages and instrumentation.
26 and 27 November 2026 — Ritual of the Swan
A musical journey inspired by the staging of the Romantic opera Lohengrin at Les Arts. The rich depth of Richard Wagner’s score will be reinterpreted, allowing audiences to discover its freshest side.
25 and 26 February 2027 — O Captain! My Captain!
An instrumental concert inspired by the political and human drama of Simon Boccanegra, Giuseppe Verdi’s celebrated opera. What emotions will it stir in you?
