In recognition of the career of Teresa Berganza, one of the most important voices in the history of opera, last year the Teatro Real hosted a special gala to celebrate her 80th birthday. The evening included works by Mozart and Rossini, featuring iconic performances by the Spanish mezzosoprano, but there was also a place for the traditional Spanish music she loves.

Conductors Sylvain Cambreling and Alejo Pérez led the Orchestra and Chorus of the Teatro Real, they were joined by well-known Spanish singers such as Carlos Álvarez, María Bayo, Annick Massis and José Van Dam, as well as other international prestigious figures including José Bros, Marie-Nicole Lemieux, Helene Schneiderman and Sofia Soloviy. All the singers are colleagues and friends of Teresa Berganza, who came to share this very special day with her.