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Clara Peya Dazzles in Reus with the Start of Her 'Nuca' Tour

The pianist presented her latest work at the Teatre Bartrina, offering an intimate and aesthetic show that captivated the audience.

Image of a grand piano on a spotlighted stage, with blurred musicians in the background.
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Image of a grand piano on a spotlighted stage, with blurred musicians in the background.

Renowned pianist Clara Peya launched the tour for her new album, Nuca, this Friday evening at the Teatre Bartrina in Reus, as part of the Les Perles de l'Accents festival, to an enthusiastic audience.

The show, which gradually built in intensity, focused on compositions from the album, exploring themes of solitude. Additionally, Peya included pieces from previous albums in a meticulously crafted staging, divided into five fluidly connected blocks, almost without interruption for audience applause.
The beginning was surprising, with the pianist playing a single note repeatedly while the audience took their seats, lying down and leaning on the bench. As the lights dimmed, the concert commenced with the track 'Veo incendios'. This intimate opening evolved into a more powerful sound with the band's incorporation, highlighting the voices of the three accompanying singers: Enric Verdaguer, Carmen Aciar, and Will Mas.
During the initial songs, Peya kept her back to the audience, but the piano gradually rotated 45 degrees with each piece until completing a full turn. This dynamic staging, along with the musicians' changing positions, transformed the stage into a moving baroque painting. In 'Llum blanca', spotlights dazzled attendees as voices merged, and in 'Quién se atreve a hablar', Peya took center stage by removing some clothing items, carefully folding them on the upright piano, which was played with a mute to give it a unique texture and prevent it from overpowering the other instruments.
In the final section, the composer performed 'Les flors prohibides' before a piano solo that connected various versions, including 'Standby' by Extremoduro. At this point, the stage went dark, illuminated only by a light emanating from her neck that moved with her. The concert concluded with 'Hi ha un moment que som immenses' and, again, 'Veo incendios' as a coda, preceding a standing ovation that led to encores with 'Cien vidas' and 'Nanas para mi'.
The album Nuca is characterized by its stripped-down, minimalist sound, with the muted upright piano as its central element, accompanied by electronic atmospheres. It features collaborations with artists such as El Niño de Elche, Rita Payés, Judit Nedderman, Xarim Aresté, Mar Pujol, Juan Quintero, and Anna Andreu. A unique aspect of Nuca is its unavailability on Spotify or Amazon, but it can be found on platforms like Qobuz, YouTube, Deezer, Apple Music, Tidal, SoundCloud, and Bandcamp.

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