Antonia San Juan y Luis Santana Contratación

Antonia San Juan

Dollhouse

When we talk about the great actress Antonia San Juan, everything has already been said... but few know that she writes wonderfully. We have taken the title of her poetry collection “Casa sin Muñecas” (House Without Dolls) to create this recital that combines the originality of her poems with the fun monologues that are the hallmark of our beloved performer.

According to Félix Sabroso, her poetry is the poetry of someone who has drawn back the curtains and abandoned pain, yet does not strip herself of that privileged insight to be and to write. Above all, Antonia is capable, and with these poems she once again proves that her solid discourse and her unwavering sense of responsibility towards what she believes make her a traveler across multiple disciplines with fluency, simplicity, strength, and truth.

The poems and texts from Casa sin muñecas will be accompanied not only by Antonia and her impeccable delivery, but also by the baritone Luis Santana, who will blend songs in harmony with the narratives, offering another perspective on those verses. Victor Carbajo’s piano will take us to the highest level of excellence in interpretation.

Antonia San Juan, born on May 22, 1961, in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain, is a prominent actress, director, screenwriter, and artist. Her artistic career has been marked by her versatility and her ability to explore various genres and styles.

She rose to fame for her role in the Spanish television series “La que se avecina,” where she played Estela Reynolds, a character that became a popular icon. However, her career extends beyond television, having participated in theater and film. She is recognized for her performance in Pedro Almodóvar's film “All About My Mother,” which earned her international acclaim.

In addition to her work in theater, Antonia San Juan has ventured into cinema, participating in notable films such as “All About My Mother” by Pedro Almodóvar. Her talent and dedication have earned her critical recognition and the affection of the public, making her one of the most outstanding and admired actresses of her generation.

It is worth noting that Antonia San Juan is an activist figure in the LGBTQI+ community and has advocated for the visibility and rights of transgender people. Her unique approach and influence in Spanish pop culture make her an iconic and respected figure in the artistic and social landscape.

In summary, Antonia San Juan is an exceptional actress who shines on the theatrical stages, captivating audiences with her powerful acting and unique charisma. Her versatility and talent have solidified her as an iconic figure in the world of acting.

LUIS SANTANA - Baritone

This Zamorano baritone began his musical studies at the age of five, studying with some of the greatest masters such as Juana Peñalver, Consuelo Barrio, María Teresa Manzano, Miguel Zanetti, and currently with the eminent Spanish tenor Pedro Lavirgen and with Teresa Berganza.

He has performed in the most important theaters and concert halls in our country: Gran Teatro del Liceo, Auditorio Nacional de Música, Fundación Juan March, Auditorio de Zaragoza, Maestranza de Sevilla, Principal de Alicante, Cervantes de Málaga, Miguel Delibes and Teatro Calderón de Valladolid, Romea de Murcia, Auditorio de León, Fundación Príncipe de Asturias, Círculo de Bellas Artes de Madrid, Vigo, Santiago de Compostela, La Coruña, Gran Teatro de Córdoba, Gran Teatro de Huelva, Falla de Cádiz, Batel de Cartagena, Principal de Vitoria, Victoria Eugenia de San Sebastián, Palacio de Congresos de Granada, Mérida, Circo de Albacete, Auditorio de Cuenca, San Lorenzo del Escorial, Maestro Padilla de Almería, etc...

Cities such as Rome, Paris, Milan, Naples, Budapest, Toulon, Bucharest, Donetsk, Iași, Brașov, Lviv, Rousse, Riga, Porto, Lisbon, Vienna, Eisenach...

He has been conducted by maestros such as García, Roa, Frizzi, Osa, Wilson, Alapont, Lencko, Vasilenko, Diadura, Monsalve, Abelló, Sainz Alfaro, Ortega, Popa, Mesa, Todorov, and many others....

Memorable concerts at the Basilica of Pilar in Zaragoza in the presence of Their Majesties the King and Queen of Spain, Beethoven's Ninth Symphony at the Auditorio Nacional de Música alongside the legendary Orfeón Donostiarra with Her Majesty the Queen in attendance, Mozart's Requiem at Seville Cathedral, Brahms' Requiem at the Old Cathedral of Salamanca, Tribute to Victoria de los Ángeles at the church where she was baptized, Tribute to Teresa Berganza and Antón García Abril. Tribute at the Auditorio de Lleida to Ainhoa Arteta. Concert tour with the great Nati Mistral, and the late Paco Valladares on Spanish poetry. Inauguration of the Soriano Musical Autumn Festival under the baton of Odón Alonso. Robles de Laciana International Festival alongside Rosa Torres-Pardo, International Festival of Úbeda, Santiago de Compostela Cathedral, etc...

PROGRAM

• The flip side of the coin (recited)

• Tremor of Luminous Crack (recited)

Agustín Lara (1897-1970)

• Think of Me (sung)

• Treasure Map (recited)

Evangelina Sobredo “Cecilia” (1948-1976)

• Little Bunch of Violets (sung)

• Tremor of Luminous Crack (recited)

• Heritage (recited)

Freddie Mercury (1946-1991)

• Reverie (sung)

• Escape and Return (recited)

• Ignorance Won (recited)

Andrés Henestrosa (1906-2008)

• The Weeping Woman (sung)

• How Much It Costs Me to Say Goodbye (recited)

• Plea (recited)

José Luis Armenteros (1943-2016)

• A Kiss and a Flower (sung)

• Always Hit the Bullseye (recited)

• It All Starts (recited)

Alberto Ginastera (1916-1983)

• Song of the Tree of Forgetfulness (sung)

• Light of the Future (recited)

• Secret Skin (recited)

Juan Carlos Calderón (1938-2012)

• You are (sung)

• Scream (spoken)

• The train (spoken)

Miquel Ortega (1963)

• Memento

• Cruelty (spoken)

• May 31, 2059 (spoken)

Carlos Guastavino (1912-2000)

• The rose and the willow (sung)

• Decency (spoken)

• A white way of understanding life (spoken)

Joan Manuel Serrat (1943)

• For Freedom (sung)

• It wasn't like that (spoken)

• Feminine plural (spoken)

Violeta Parra (1917-1967)

• Thanks to life (sung)

• You are unique (spoken)

• Maybe there is no punishment (spoken)

Leonard Cohen (1934-2016)

• Hallelujah (sung)

• Time does pass (spoken)

• Against poverty (spoken)

José Luis Armenteros (1943-2016)

• Free

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