Years of neglect, and poor management and planning culminated in Málaga City Council acquiring Teatro Cervantes in 1984, then obtaining public grants to renovate and restore the space. (Don't forget to click the images.)
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| CEILING BY BERNARDO FERRÁNDIZ, 1870. AN ALLEGORY OF THE CITY OF MÁLAGA. |
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| PHOTOS TAKEN PRE-CONCERT. MY QUICK COMPOSITE TO GIVE YOU A SENSE OF THE INTERIOR. |
When I talked about "palmeros" in yesterday's blog post, I might have confused some of my readers. So, I've provided a couple of photos below to clarify the difference between "palmeros" and "palmeras."
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| TWO PALMEROS. (FROM LOS MELLIS' FACEBOOK PAGE.) |
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| TWO PALMERAS. EQUALLY DELICIOUS? YOU DECIDE. |
The theatre is so .......grand! Or would that be grande!?
ReplyDeleteIn any case, I could spend hours in there clicking away (before or after a concert of course). beautiful!
Quite the difference between these two.....palmeros/palmeras!
Jim:
DeleteI wish I had had more time for photos. I was blown away when I entered. What a surprise. Next time, however, we're reserving a box! Yes, palmeros are very talented but I think I still prefer palmeras.
Wow, so amazing :)
ReplyDeleteJudy:
DeleteI was really surprised when we entered the theatre. And the acoustics are excellent, too.
the theater reminds me of la scala. and I wouldn't mind munching those luscious pastries OR luscious men! :)
ReplyDeleteanne marie:
DeleteJerry has a palmera regularly. But never a palmero.
The theatre was a surprise to me. Continuous improvements are going on the neighborhood and the plaza, but I had no idea how beautiful the interior was.
Fantastico - the theater, palmeros, and palmeras, all.
ReplyDeleteWilma:
DeleteJerry had another palmera yesterday morning and we just bought tickets for an August flamenco performance at the castle here in town!
Sorry guys, but I pick the palmeras
ReplyDeleteStephen:
DeleteNo worries. We do too!
Love your composite Mitch!
ReplyDeleteWhat a magnificent structure ~ such beauty in architecture and decoration.
Now to decide ~~ so difficult. Did you noticed how beautiful the twins hands are!
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Ron:
DeleteThose shots weren't intended to be combined or the composite would have been much better. Next time! And, yes, the twins hands -- musical instruments -- are beautiful. But, I've got Jerry and you've got Jim, so we'll stick with those palmeras!
Now your just taunting me with those sweets dear.
ReplyDeleteMistress Maddie:
DeleteSorry the palmeras aren't identical... oh, never mind.
Beautiful ceiling by Bernardo isn't it and something of feast to the eyes during an interval
ReplyDeleteHeron:
DeleteThe ceiling was stunning. I couldn't stop looking up. I'm sure it was some painstaking restoration work, too.
Both lovely
ReplyDeleteI prefer the hairy ones!
John:
DeleteWell, I like almost anything with chocolate. Just a thought...
Yummy and the cakes look good also
ReplyDeleteTravel:
DeleteEverything is better covered in chocolate.
I vote for the palmeros. both of them.
ReplyDeleteSpo:
DeleteYou still have the option of chocolate.