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Rosalía Releases Lux, an Orchestral, Multilingual Reinvention to Wide Critical Praise

Conceived as a four‑movement opus that spans more than a dozen languages, the project explores sainthood, femininity and transformation with operatic focus.

Overview

  • Lux officially arrived on Nov. 7 and drew immediate raves from major outlets, with Rolling Stone calling it an instant classic and reviews lauding its ambition and scope.
  • Recorded with the London Symphony Orchestra, the 18-track album pivots decisively from Motomami into orchestral and operatic terrain built around Rosalía’s voice.
  • Rosalía sings in 13–14 languages and worked with translators and teachers to shape pronunciation and phrasing, emphasizing that no AI tools were used.
  • The lead single, Berghain, features Björk and Yves Tumor, and high-profile peers including Madonna publicly praised the album ahead of release.
  • Spanish media reported the full album leaked online two days early, after which Rosalía held a public listening at Barcelona’s Palau Nacional and labels shared advance streams with journalists.