Today, dv Depot is shooting with Lola Montenegro, an opera star from Spain. Ms. Montenegro is the soloist of the Monastery of San Lorenzo. She has studied singing, composition, harpsichord and organ at St. Jeanne d’Arc in Paris and the Conservatory of Madrid. If that weren’t enough, she is also well versed in Gregorian Chants.

Ms. Montenegro is performing an exciting original piece that has thrilled audiences in Europe, and this is the first time she’s performing it in America. The recital was conceived to celebrate the centenary of the poet Miguel Hernández. She has set his poems, as well as some of her own, to traditional Spanish music. She is accompanied by pianist Adrián Viudes and flamenco guitarist Manolus Marín.

Today she’s performing at the Hispanic Society of America in their main court. The Society is housed in a beautiful Beaux-Arts building on Audubon Terrace, a small street off Broadway in uptown Manhattan that is a treasure trove of classic architecture. The Hispanic Society of America’s museum features a main court that is stunning. Ms. Montenegro will be performing on the balcony to an audience below. The lovely setting and the excellent acoustics make for a great experience.

dv Depot camera operator Alex Sierra is shooting her performance. We always love being involved in exciting cultural events like this.