The nun climbed the castle. It was not a divine apparition, but an act of faith around Rosalía, who chose the scene to present Luxhis new album, in his hometown. At the museum entrance, hundreds of fans (drawn through the artist’s website) and numerous well-known faces gathered from eight o’clock this Wednesday night to access the private event. Mar S. summed up the expectation of many: “This album will be a reincarnation, a rebirth. I don’t think there is a style label.”
The private event allowed Rosalía to be seen in the grandiose Oval room of the MNAC lying or sitting on the stage on a pile of white sheets that rose behind her, becoming a large screen where the lyrics of the songs were projected.
. After the global success of (2022), the Catalan artist ventures into orchestral and mystical territory, with a sound that, according to critics, breaks the molds of conventional pop. “The artistic potential of that woman is enormous. I’m not surprised by her, but I want to see if religion enters the lyrics or only serves as a common thread,” said Alba, who was waiting in line with her friend while they discussed a thousand and one interpretations of the only song they had heard so far: Berghaincomposed with the avant-garde and experimental Icelandic Björk. “I haven’t read much either; I don’t want spoilers,” he added.
And the spoiler would hardly be seen in articles or reviews in the press. T, but many of the fans present decided to respect the wait.
— Wow, what a record, huh! —Belén Esteban commented to a group of followers from the taxi while arriving at the museum.
—We haven’t heard it yet. – some fans have answered.
—But it’s already out! —she responded between laughs.
Around 500 fans and more diverse faces were mixed at the event. vips acquaintances. Among the guests were artists such as Estopa, Amaral, Amaia or Guitrricadelafuente. Also featured were , , , Sy , in a night that brought together numerous names from the Spanish cultural world.
For the gala Luxthe clothing was also part of the show: some guests with long skirts, scarves and puffed sleeves, in a style inspired by an authentic nun.
The advertising campaign that is part of the launch event at the MNAC has been as talked about as the album itself. Already in October, Rosalía starred in an event on Gran Vía in Madrid that caused an intense fury in the curiosity of fans. The first song shown to the public with choruses, silences and almost liturgical atmospheres.
The album arouses great expectation among fans. “We have been fans since the first album and it has been tremendous luck to be here,” said Rafael de Jesus and Sofía, excited before entering, a couple passing through Spain who found out about the event through the raffle website.
