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A choreography by Antonio Ruz that connects with our traditions
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The production La nit de Sant Joan (Soirées de Barcelone), the second ballet of composer Robert Gerhard (1896-1970), with scenography by Joan Junyer and storyline by Ventura Gassol, would not be performed in 1939 due to the vicissitudes of the Spanish Civil War.
The work was created because of the madness for dance that erupted at the beginning of the 20th century, with the backdrop of the European image of an exotic Spain and the great success that Manuel de Falla had in this field. Inspired by the mythical night of the summer solstice – nit de Sant Joan – and the celebrations with fire from the Catalan Pyrenees, the music is modern, yet with a folk feeling, evoking melodies from our folklore, where the frenetic beats describe torch dances, the parade of magical figures and the erotic movements of couples who, in intimate union, end up marrying at dawn.
Antonio Ruz wanted – symbolically and creatively – to permeate the choreography with features that connect us to our traditions, such as the symbolism of fire, the sardana dance, castells and mythical bestiary.
Approximate running time
1h 10min
Recommended
From 10 years old
This performance is part of the Dansa Metropolitana festival, which takes place from March 5 to 22 across 12 municipalities in the Metropolitan Area.
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Family performances
Family workshops and discount packs.
Performances for schools
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Schools will find the entire educational offering of the Gran Teatre del Liceu on the laCultivadora platform, where they can also manage reservations and payments.
Artistic profile
- Music
- Robert Gerhard
- Director and choreographer
- Antonio Ruz
- Coordination and musical advisor
- Miguel Baselga
- Plot
- Ventura Gassol
- Set design
- Joan Junyer
- Costumes
- Rosa García Andújar
- Lighting Design
- Olga García (AAI)
- Choreography Assistant
- Elia López
- Research and documentation
- Mónica Tarré Pedreira
- Musical edition (unpublished)
- Juan de Udaeta
- Curtain reproduction
- Dolores Iglesias
- Production
- Gran Teatre del Liceu and Fundació Juan March
Cast
Get ready for 'La nit de Sant Joan'
Workshop and packs
Family workshop
The family workshop prior to the performance is free for subscribers and costs €3 for the rest of the audience.
Places are limited and the workshop is aimed at families who have tickets for the performance.
It will be conducted by artists associated with this title and will allow you to experience the show more deeply.
Family Pack
If you purchase 3 or more family shows for 1, 2, or 3 people, we offer you a 20% discount.
You can also buy tickets for the optional workshops linked to the shows.
Festival Dansa Metropolitana
La Nit de Sant Joan is included in the programme of the Dansa Metropolitana 2026 festival, which from 5 to 22 March brings dance to theatres and public spaces in twelve cities across the Barcelona metropolitan area.
With this initiative, the Gran Teatre del Liceu is consolidated as one of the festival’s venues and becomes part of the network of theatres and streets that make it possible to enjoy dance as a shared, community experience.