An essential concert that celebrates the diversity of voices and personal talent of the LGTBIQ+ community.
Hello, dear reader! If you are passionate about shows that combine emotion, high-quality music and a deep sense of community, take note. The Gay Men’s Choir of Madrid (CHGM), with its 12 years of experience setting the standard in the Spanish choral scene, is about to raise the curtain on the tenth edition of its most personal format: Estrellas.
This is not a typical massive choral concert, like the big shows that the CHGM usually offers. This date is something different, more like a musical conversation between friends.
The Magic of the Personal: A Look at Unique Talent
Estrellas was born a decade ago with a clear mission: to take a step back from the choral ensemble to illuminate the stories and individual talent that resides in each member. In this tenth edition, 15 voices become the absolute protagonists, presenting an intimate repertoire that focuses on solos, duets and small ensembles.
What will we find? The promise is a night or afternoon (depending on the time) full of acoustic versions and arrangements created specifically for the occasion. The repertoire is as diverse as the Choir owns, skillfully navigating between the most contemporary pop, the great themes of the musical and the ballads that reach directly to the heart. It is the perfect opportunity to discover the artistic universe and the sensibilities that make up the unique seal of the CHGM.
”In Estrellas, each singer shines from their authenticity. It is a celebration of diversity, not only musical, but also human,” explains Pablo J. Malavé Malavé, director of the Gay Men’s Choir of Madrid. His phrase summarizes the essence of this meeting: making visible the strength that lies in allowing each person to show themselves as they are.
Diversity and Empowerment: Beyond Music
The value of an event like Estrellas transcends the purely artistic. It has established itself as one of the essential events for the LGTBIQ+ community in Madrid due to its ability to create a safe space.
At a time where visibility continues to be an act of vindication, seeing members of the Choir share their voice and their art in such a vulnerable and creative way is, in itself, an act of empowerment. Each song performed becomes a story, a subtle claim or an open celebration. It is a reminder of the richness and complexity that exists within the community.
What implications does it have for an entity with 12 years of life to continue betting on formats that prioritize individuality? It invites us to reflect: Are we building spaces where the voice of each person is just as important as the strength of the group? The CHGM, through Estrellas, seems to answer yes, and does so with the best possible soundtrack.
Schedule it! The Details of the 10th Edition
If you want to be part of this celebration of talent and authenticity, here you have all the key information so you don’t miss the tenth edition:
- Title of the Concert: Estrellas – 10th edition of the Gay Men’s Choir of Madrid.
- Date and Time: Sunday, December 14, at 5:30 p.m. (doors open at 5:00 p.m.).
- Location: Palacio de la Prensa, in the heart of Madrid.
- Tickets: Available from €15.00.
Remember that capacity is limited, which guarantees that intimate and close atmosphere that makes this format so special. Don’t miss out on your place!
