{
  "id": 9085492,
  "title": "Casanovas Orchestra Triumphs in Orihuela with The Sound of Music",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/casanovas-orchestra-triumphs-in-orihuela-with-the-sound-of-music",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-22T05:12:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Leader",
    "slug": "the-leader",
    "url": "https://theleader.info/2026/09/22/casanovas-orchestra-triumphs-in-orihuela-with-the-sound-of-music/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Saturday, September 19, Orihuela's La Lonja Auditorium was packed to the rafters as the Casanovas Orchestra performed their concert, The Sound of Music. The show featured soloist María Sabater and was directed by José Francisco Sánchez, with narration by José Miguel Toro. The script and musical arrangements were crafted by Juan Francisco Cayuelas. Technical support came from Aylín Aldinger, while Miguel Guerrero handled stage management. The concert was so well-received that over 100 eager fans had to turn away, as the auditorium reached capacity. The event was organized by the Vice-Rectorate for Culture, Equality and Diversity at Miguel Hernández University of Elche, in partnership with the Orihuela Council. A coach from Torrevieja also arrived, bringing 50 members of the Francisco Casanovas Association to show their support.\n\nThe concert was enhanced by a visual presentation showcasing Austrian landscapes and scenes from the beloved film, The Sound of Music. Students from the ArtkHome Academy, led by Taras Khomyak, joined the performance, performing pieces such as \"Do-Re-Mi,\" \"Edelweiss,\" and \"So Long, Farewell\" alongside Sabater and the orchestra. The audience was fully engaged, singing along to the popular tunes. As the concert concluded, the crowd gave the orchestra and other performers a standing ovation, eagerly anticipating a final treat. The Casanovas Orchestra returned to the stage for an encore performance of \"Do-Re-Mi.\"\n\nNotable attendees included María Asunción Amorós, Miguel Hernández University's Vice-Rector for Culture, Equality and Diversity. The Casanovas Orchestra's next concert is scheduled for October 17 at the Torrevieja Municipal Theatre, starting at 7pm. The program, The Eight Seasons: Vivaldi/Piazzolla, will feature violin soloist Heorhii Sokolov. More information about the event can be found on the Torrevieja cultural program's website.",
  "summary": "Orihuela’s La Lonja Auditorium was filled to capacity on Saturday, September 19, as the Casanovas Orchestra presented its concert, The Sound of Music. The performance featured soloist María Sabater under the direction of José Francisco Sánchez, with narration by José Miguel Toro. The script and musical arrangements were prepared by Juan Francisco Cayuelas, with technical […] The post Casanovas…",
  "key_points": [
    "Casanovas Orchestra performed The Sound of Music at Orihuela's La Lonja Auditorium",
    "Over 100 fans turned away due to full auditorium capacity",
    "María Sabater and students from ArtkHome Academy joined the performance"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The Casanovas Orchestra's sold-out concert in Orihuela cements its popularity and demonstrates the enduring appeal of The Sound of Music, with a standing ovation and eager anticipation for future performances.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}