Evening Voices at Casa de la Moneda: Encuentro de Corales in Segovia

Segovia's Casa de la Moneda comes alive on the evening of a summer concert when Encuentro de Corales brings youth choirs and the OSCYL orchestra together to mark María de Pablos’ 120th anniversary. Located in Segovia, Castilla y León, Spain, the performance takes place at Casa de la Moneda with a meeting point at Jardín de los Zuloaga; arriving here feels like stepping into a living chapter of the city's music and stone. The program is a concentrated celebration: Voces 2B, Escolanía de Prádena and Escolanía de Segovia under the batons of Pedro Vega, Andrea Montes and Elia Cornejo render works including Castilla, Canciones, Faunos and Turina’s Danzas. Expect 90–120 minutes of score-driven intensity - full crescendos, children's voices, and the OSCYL orchestra's gauged warmth - framed by Segovia's granite architecture and the river valley light that softens evening acoustics. What makes this event distinct is how it pairs a compact, focused program with one of Spain's most atmospheric historic settings. Casa de la Moneda is a 16th-century mint that anchors Segovia's industrial-Renaissance past; nearby the Roman Aqueduct and stone plazas shape the sonic reflections that lift choral lines. The Jardín de los Zuloaga, used as the meeting point, gives a brief outdoor prelude before you enter the Mint's solemn volumes or adjacent performance spaces. Practical details: check the FareHarbor booking link for tickets and the listed meeting point at Casa de la Moneda. Plan to arrive early to navigate narrow streets and to claim a seat; the concert schedule notes a Saturday start at 19:00. While the program is family-friendly, seating and sight lines vary - arrive with time if mobility or ear-level positioning matters. Beyond the performance itself, the experience doubles as an evening walk through Segovia's core - stone bridges, small chapels, and terraces where the city's granite yields warm colors at sunset. Listen for how the orchestra fills low vaulted spaces and how the children's choirs articulate traditional Spanish motifs alongside orchestral textures. Why book this: it's a concentrated cultural evening that pairs superb regional musicians with a historic venue, giving visitors a vivid, local encounter with Spanish choral repertoire. For travelers who want one definitive Segovian night - music, history, and the city's unique stone acoustics - Encuentro de Corales is a compact, memorable option. Arrival tips: public transport options include local buses and a reasonable walk from central hotels; parking is limited close to the Mint. If you plan an overnight stay, choose lodging in the old town to leave the car and move on foot. Snacks and full meals are available in nearby plazas after the performance, where late dinners and small tapas bars keep the evening alive. Bring a pocket-sized program or download notes if you want to follow musical movements and composer histories.