Carl Orff's Carmina Burana & Other November Events in Marbella
November (2009) Events in Marbella
FESTIVALS
- Festival de Teatro de Humor. Comedy Theatre Festival.
When? October 30 - November 3
Where? Palacio de Ferias y Congresos
What? One performance each evening featuring the Teatro Benavente acting troupe.
EXHIBITIONS & CULTURAL ACTIVITIES
- Imágenes de una voz. Images of a voice.
When? October 2 - November 29
Where? Museo del Grabado Español Contemporáneo
What? Exhibition of works from 1972 to 2008 by Spanish abstract painter Luis Gordillo, recipient of numerous awards of great prestige.
- Sueños de cristal. Glass Dreams.
When? November 5 - December 4
Where? Centro Cultural Cortijo de Miraflores
What? Exhibition of works by artists Liviana Leone and Stella Kamazón.
- Vive el instante. Live the Moment.
When? November 18
Where? Centro Cultural Cortijo de Miraflores
What? Poet David Leo García reads a selection of his poems; part of a once-monthly poetry series.
- Fidel Vilanova
When? November 26
Where? Hotel Residencia San Cristobal
What? An event with Catalonian novelist Fidel Vilanova, author of four books.
THEATRE
- Tejido Abierto - Tejido Beckett. Open Fabric - Beckett Fabric
When? November 6 - 7
Where? Teatro Ciudad de Marbella
What? A play about four people, two men and two women in love with the works of Samuel Beckett, who encounter noe of Beckett's dramatic characters: Belacqua Shuah. Situations of humor, emotion and warmth emerge in this reflection of the meaning of life.
- La vida es la vida. Life is life.
When? November 11
Where? Teatro Ciudad de Marbella
What? A non-speaking performance featuring a combination of black theatre, dance and pantomime.
- Carmina Burana
When? November 15
Where? Palacio de Ferias y Congresos de Marbella
What? Opera performed by Bulgaria's State Opera of Burgas of Carl Orff's Carmina, an ode to life and pleasure and a criticism of establishment, power and all that keeps us from achieving happiness.
- Ay Hafa Drim
When? November 18
Where? Teatro Ciudad de Marbella
What? A humorous reflection upon the loneliness of characters by way of a comical-musical cabaret.
- Confidencias muy íntimas. Very Private Secrets.
When? November 19
Where? Teatro Ciudad de Marbella
What? A play highlighting the power of words to free us and help us towards happiness. A comedy with unexpected situations that show that bearing the soul is healther and much more fun than hiding it.
- Arizona
When? November 25
Where? Teatro Ciudad de Marbella
What? Theatre performance about two individuals, George and Margaret, who are stuck in the middle of the desert. Their conversation turns into a reflection about mankind and violence.
- Dos mujeres solas. Two women alone.
When? November 28
Where? Centro Cultural El Ingeniero
What? A performance based on two monologues written by Darío Fo - Italian playwright, actor, artist and winner of the Nobel Prize of Literature - and his wife, actress Franca Rame. Two stories, two women and two different approaches to life.
- Sueño de una noche de verano. A Midsummer Night's Dream
When? November 29
Where? Teatro Ciudad de Marbella
What? A ballet performance of William Shakespeare's famous play.
CONCERTS & MUSIC
- La nueva cara de los BeatlesThe New Face of the Beatles
When? November 14
Where? Teatro Ciudad de Marbella
What? Ten versions of Beatles songs performed by the bands Pecos Beck and Tito Poyatos Band.
- Concierto de Santa Cecilia Concert of Saint Cecilia
When? November 20 & 22
Where? Centro Cultural El Ingeniero
What? Concert by the City of Marbella and Nuestra Señora de la Encarnación choirs.
- Javier Perianes en concierto Javier Perianes in Concert
When? November 20
Where? Teatro Ciudad de Marbella
What? Concert given by famed Spanish classical pianist Javier Perianes.
- La voz humana; la ópera, la canción y el romanticismo. The Human Voice; Opera, Song and Romanticism
When? November 21
Where? Vasari Center
What? Soprano Taisiya Kholod and pianist Irina Natskikh perform music by Pergolesi, Bellini, Puccini, Fauré and others.
- Ruben Datas + Kind of Cai
When? November 21
Where? Teatro Ciudad de Marbella
What? A music celebration commemorating the 50th anniversary of Miles Davis' legendary record Kind of Blue. The record was made during a special time in Davis' career, when he was making music with John Coltrane, "Cannonball" Adderley, Bill Evans, Jimmy Cobb and Paul Chambers.
OTHER
- 28 Feria de Muestras 28th Annual Trade Fair
When? October 31 - November 8
Where? Palacio de Ferias y Congresos de Marbella
What? Huge annual trade fair featuring companies like Asian Homes, Sanitas, Nintendo and many more. Coincides with the "De Picoteo" Gastronomic Fair as well as the Comedy Theatre Festival.
* Want to see past months' events? Take a look! Marbella Events













