Overview

• Raphael returned to the stage on June 15, 2025, at the Roman Theatre of Mérida following a six-month absence for treatment of primary cerebral lymphoma
• He performed a 30-song program featuring his signature anthems, intimate ballads sung seated and tributes to Édith Piaf plus Latin American classics from Ángel Cabral, Enrique Diezo and Violeta Parra
• The open-air Roman Theatre was filled to capacity as ten musicians—including a standout pianist—supported the 82-year-old throughout an expansive setlist
• Audiences greeted his arrival with nearly five minutes of pre-show applause and offered multiple standing ovations as each song concluded
• Despite some restraint in his movements, Raphael’s enduring vibrato and expressive delivery underscored his continued mastery of the stage