From Mozart to Berghain: Rosalía’s LUX Bridges Centuries of Musical Temptation
Rosalía’s new album LUX is a captivating fusion of classical and contemporary sounds, created in collaboration with the London Symphony Orchestra and conducted by Daníel Bjarnason. It traces a musical journey from the refined waltzes of the past to the energetic beats of modern clubs.
Historical Musical Context
Before Beatlemania captivated the world, there was Lisztomania; long before young people danced in nightclubs, they waltzed in beer halls and reveled in passionate operas. While the emotions conveyed in music remain universal, tastes naturally evolve over time. What was once a seductive 3/4 waltz has given way to the dominant 4/4 rhythms for centuries.
Spiritual and Philosophical Influences
LUX reflects Rosalía's personal spirituality, deeply rooted in her Catholic upbringing but also embracing classical philosophy, new age thought, Islam, and her own unique relationship with God. This album stands in dialogue not only with popular music today but also with the cultural and intellectual currents of the past.
Connection to Mozart’s Don Giovanni
Philosophically and structurally, LUX shares elements with Mozart’s opera Don Giovanni, centered on the roguish nobleman also known as Don Juan. In the opera, Don Giovanni escapes danger repeatedly until he finally confronts an unbeatable force.
"Questo è il fin di chi fa mal, e de’ perfidi la morte alla vita è sempre ugual,"
("This is the end of one who does evil, and for the wicked, death is like life.")
Similarly, LUX places Rosalía and her characters in morally perilous situations, culminating in the inevitable human fate: death.
Summary
Rosalía’s LUX is a sophisticated blend of classical and contemporary music, exploring timeless human emotions and spirituality through a rich dialogue with historical and modern influences.
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