On April 27, 1975, Maria del Mar Bonet starred in one of the most emblematic concerts of her career in the legendary L’Olympia hall in Paris. Fifty years later, this unmistakable voice of Catalan song and international reference in Mediterranean music returns to the same stage to commemorate that historic moment. On Sunday, October 11, he will be able to reunite with the Parisian public and with all those who want to share this milestone, which is part of the musical memory of different generations.
the concert Maria del Mar Bonet in L’Olympia. 50 years later will offer a review of some of the most representative songs in the artist’s repertoire, such as Song for a good death, Doll, baby doll, April, Aigo, I will leave home, sonnet, Tons of olive picking or What do these people want?. The singer will be accompanied by a new and outstanding line-up of Mallorcan musicians led by the lute player Tony Pastorcon Marc Grasas (guitar), Marko Lohikari (double bass), José Llorach (percussion) and Benjamin Salom (violin).
Maria del Mar Bonet occupies a prominent place in the history of contemporary Catalan music. With a career spanning more than five decades, his work has contributed decisively to projecting Catalan song throughout the world, connecting tradition and modernity. The return to L’Olympia not only recovers a relevant moment, but reaffirms the validity and strength of an artist who remains an international cultural referent.
