Il 20 luglio 2015 Carlos Santana, chitarrista di origine messicana che non ha bisogno di presentazioni, ha tenuto un indimenticabile concerto a Verona nello stupendo anfiteatro romano in centro città, che noi chiamiamo semplicemente Arena. La serata era caldissima: sfioravamo i 38 gradi, e star seduti sui gradini di pietra arroventati dal sole estivo è stata dura…ma il concerto è valso la pena.
Per pura coincidenza quel giorno Santana festeggiava anche il suo 68esimo compleanno, essendo lui nato nel 1947. L’organizzazione gli ha portato sul palco tanto di torta…
Il concerto faceva parte del “Corazon Tour” ed è stato un’escalation di successi, dai più vecchi degli anni ’70 ai brani degli ultimi album. Anche la partecipazione canora e danzatoria di noi spettatori si è fatta sentire…
Ho fatto più di un video, ma ve ne propongo uno solo girato all’inizio del concerto, prima dell’arrivo del buio, in cui si può apprezzare l’interno dell’Arena. Questo anfiteatro, che risale al primo secolo dopo Cristo, con la sua acustica perfetta è famoso per ospitare ogni estate il più importante festival di opera lirica all’aperto del mondo.
Purtroppo c’era anche chi non era riucito ad entrare e si è dovuto accontentare di un refolo di musica rinfrescante standosene seduto sul marciapiede nella caliente notte estiva…
Santana’s birthday. On July 20th, 2015 international musician and guitar star Carlos Santana held a memorable concert in Verona, in our Roman amphitheatre named Arena, in the heart of the old town. The evening was very hot: almost 38 degrees C and it was hard to resist sitting on the stone steps of the amphiteatre, but it was worth while. We really enjoyed the performance.
As a mere coincidence, Santana became 68 on that same day; he was born in Mexico in 1947. The organization offered him a birthday cake on the stage.
The concert was part of the “Corazon Tour“; Santana and his group played his famous greatest hits: from the earliest in 1970s to the latest ones. We audience stood and sung and danced along…
Of my few brief videos, I’ll share this one taken before dusk: you can appreciate the interior of the Arena. This amphitheatre dates back to 42-43 A.D.; it is known for hosting every summer the most important open-air Opera festival worldwide, thanks to its perfect acoustics.
In my last shot: not everybody could take part to this wonderful event so someone spent the hot summer night listening to whiffles of music in the air…
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Santana um musico de que gosto bastante e aproveito para desejar a continuação de uma boa semana.
Andarilhar
Dedais de Francisco e Idalisa
O prazer dos livros
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What a great place to listen to Santana! Thank you for sharing Luisella.
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…I went to a Santana concret a number of years ago, the house was rocking!
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Ahah!…so did the Arena! 🙂
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Thank you Riitta for your appreciation.
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Yes, he makes good music. Thanks for your kind visit!
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I’m jealous – I’d love to see and hear him in concert. Wonderful shots too!
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Thanks Carol! It was really a pleasant evening. 🙂
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Io ci venni qualche anno fa ad accompagnare mia figlia, allora quattordicenne, ad un concerto del suo gruppo preferito, i One Direction! La lasciai entrare con un gruppetto di amiche e poi me ne andai a zonzo da solo per Verona. però un po’ mi dispiacque, soprattutto per non aver visto l’Arena (non certo per il concerto!)
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That made me so jealous. Live music is unbeatable. Carlos Santana even better.
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Ahah!…Capisco e condivido… 😉 Ciao Giac e buona serata!
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Thank you Phil, for stopping by. I like Santana’s music…it is evergreen!
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Carlos Santana in a Roman amphitheatre – that must have been amazing! I love the last photo, very beautiful!
-Soma
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Thank you Soma for stopping by. It was a great evening…not only for Santana. Cheers!
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Hello, the concert sounds like fun. I like Carlos Santana’s music and songs. Enjoy your day, happy weekend!
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Oh my! I want to go. 🙂
Great photos and what a gorgeous venue. Good for you!
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What a talented artist.
Worth a Thousand Words
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I’ve never seen him live, but one of my favorites. I grew up listening to Santana. Happy birthday, Carlos!!
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He makes great music indeed. Happy weekend, Peter!
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Thank you very much for your kind comment. It was a great event! 🙂
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Thank you Eileen. I love his music too. Have a great weekend!
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That’s great about arenas – almost indestructable:) What an event! Happy could be there and enjoy it! Certainly worthwhile to share as a part of your Season:):) Have a delightful week!
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Way back when I was a concert goes the stages were pretty bare. You went to hear the music and see the musician or group. Now it’s a huge production. – Margy
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🙂 Thanks for your visit!
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Thank you for hosting. I wish a great week to you too!
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You must have enjoyed that!
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Oh yes. Lovely evening!
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What a spectacular venue for a concert. Joining you from Wandering Camera.
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Thank you very much, Angie!
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