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Princess Leonor Celebrates Spanish Music at Carnegie Hall Before Joining Blas de Lezo

The heir to the Spanish throne reinforced cultural ties in New York City ahead of her next naval assignment

La Princesa Leonor, segunda por la derecha, con otras compañeras guardiamarinas, en Nueva York.
La princesa Leonor, en la jura de bandera del Juan Sebastián Elcano en Nueva York
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Overview

  • The Juan Sebastián de Elcano docked in New York City this week as part of Princess Leonor’s five-month global naval training cruise that has already called at ports from Salvador de Bahía to Cartagena de Indias.
  • Leonor attended the Teatro Real’s “A Musical Fantasy from Spain” concert at Carnegie Hall, conducted by David Afkham and showcasing Spanish orchestral works.
  • Violinist María Dueñas and soprano Saoia Hernández captivated audiences with pieces by Turina, Korngold, Ravel and Falla before Leonor and fellow midshipmen joined performers at a terrace reception.
  • Onboard the Elcano, the princess served as flag bearer during a jura de bandera ceremony for Spanish expatriates and officials in New York.
  • Leonor will soon disembark the Juan Sebastián de Elcano to join the frigate Blas de Lezo for strategic Mediterranean exercises within the newly formed Grupo de Combate Expedicionario Dédalo.