The Valencian Community enjoys a solid artistic tradition and an audience capable of appreciating the musical offerings of the Palau de les Arts. The Palau de les Arts was born with the firm purpose of becoming the center of educational and informative activities directed towards supporting and strengthening the artistic and musical traditions of the city. The objectives established by the Foundation are summarised by the following:
The creation of an avant-gardist enclave for the scenic arts.
The promotion of art and culture as an element of social revitalisation.
The diffusion of diverse forms of cultural expression, such as the opera, music, dance or theatre.
In order to attain these goals the Foundation has at its disposition the following:
Its own orchestra with the best musicians, conducted regularly by the most prestigious conductors in the world.
An attractive programme that is designed to reach a wide audience through a balance of popular traditional repertoire as well as avant-garde projects. genres The Mediterranean Festival, conceived as an international music festival with the most outstanding works of the season being concentrated inside a four week period with the clear objective of transforming Valencia into the “Salzburg of the Mediterranean”.
The celebration of the Operalia Voice Competition created by the Maestro Plácido Domingo, which takes place once every three years.
The Centro de Perfeccionamiento to which, singers are invited to study operatic roles, and are guided by specialists in diverse academic disciplines, facilitating the launch of their professional careers.
The deep commitment of the Palau de les Arts Reina Sofía to the development of a comprehensive educational programme, community development, and artistic excellence is what sets it apart from other institutions.
