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Music in the Time of Gaudí: A Return to the Origins… 

Music in the Time of Gaudí: A Return to the Origins… 

By Ferran Garcés  To conclude our series on music during the Modernist era, we’ll mention one of the lesser-known aspects of that time—an aspect present at Gaudí’s funeral, held almost exactly one hundred years ago today…  Let’s recall the events. On Monday, June 7, 1926, the architect was run over by a tram. At first, […]

The Consell Gaudí Approves Its Joint Program for the Year 2026 

The Consell Gaudí Approves Its Joint Program for the Year 2026 

On May 27, the Consell Gaudí met at the Nau de Mataró to officially approve the joint program for the year 2026, which will mark the centenary of Antoni Gaudí’s death.  The objectives of this commemoration are:  – To mark a significant milestone: June 10, 2026, the 100th anniversary of Antoni Gaudí’s passing.  – To […]

Music in the Time of Gaudí: A Visit to the Palau de la Música Catalana

Music in the Time of Gaudí: A Visit to the Palau de la Música Catalana

By: Ferran Garcés The term modernist, when applied to music, is surrounded by ambiguity (1). Some musicologists even question whether modernist music truly existed, or whether it would be more appropriate to speak of music in the modernist era. In our previous article, we promised to answer this question—or at least try.In search of an […]

Music in the Time of Gaudí: Sounds of a Modernist Barcelona

Music in the Time of Gaudí: Sounds of a Modernist Barcelona

Last weekend, the 19th Modernista Fair was held. This year, the event was dedicated to the soprano Conxita Badia and the composer Maria Lluïsa Ponsa. Taking advantage of their tribute, today and next Friday, we will talk about music in the time of these women, which is also Gaudí’s era. Paradoxically, however, the first question […]

Discover Bellesguard at the 2025 Modernista Fair in Barcelona: Gaudí-Inspired Creative Workshops

Discover Bellesguard at the 2025 Modernista Fair in Barcelona: Gaudí-Inspired Creative Workshops

On May 23, 24 and 25, we will take part in a new edition of the Modernista Fair, held on Bruc Street, between Avinguda Diagonal and Consell de Cent, and along the central lane of Avinguda Diagonal, between Bruc and Girona streets. Fair Opening Hours – Friday, May 23: 11 am to 9 pm – […]

The Crosses of Bellesguard

The Crosses of Bellesguard

By Ferran Garcés We are in the midst of two important days commemorating the origin of devotion to one of the most influential symbols in historical, religious, and artistic spheres. On May 3, according to the Roman rite, the Invention of the Holy Cross was celebrated (from the Latin invenio, “to discover”), and on the […]

Such a day as today:  The Bellesguard Pinnacle, the 2008 Renovation

Such a day as today: The Bellesguard Pinnacle, the 2008 Renovation

By the Bellesguard Team This weekend, BCN en las Alturas is being celebrated at Torre Bellesguard. The dates for this weekend are Friday the 9th, Saturday the 10th, and Sunday the 11th of May. Exactly the same as in 2008. But the coincidence goes further. On Friday the 9th of 2008, it had rained heavily […]

The pioneering market of Barcelona returns with the spring edition of BCN en las Alturas!

The pioneering market of Barcelona returns with the spring edition of BCN en las Alturas!

The pioneering market of Barcelona, organized by Monica Masana, is celebrated again at the Torre Bellesguard of Antoni Gaudí on May 9, 10, and 11. What can you expect? Fashion: Discover the latest trends and unique pieces from local designers. Gastronomy: Taste a variety of culinary delights that will make your mouth water. Live music: […]

Do you know what? Gaudí already appeared as a saint while he was alive… 

Do you know what? Gaudí already appeared as a saint while he was alive… 

By: Ferran Garcés  Servant of God, Venerable, Blessed, and Saint. These are the four titles of the canonization process, according to the Roman Catholic Church. Antoni Gaudí has made headlines because, during the celebration of Holy Week, he was declared “Venerable” by Pope Francis, who passed away while we were writing this article. In fact, […]

The Visit of a Great-Granddaughter. Memories Before Kellogg’s… 

The Visit of a Great-Granddaughter. Memories Before Kellogg’s… 

By: Ferran Garcés  The legacy of Bellesguard has about 2000 years of history. To learn about it, one must refer to books and scholarly articles. However, this past also has less than a hundred years, meaning that sometimes we learn history from people who are still alive or people related to some of its protagonists […]


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