Royal Palace of Madrid hosts Lidón sonatas on 28 November

In Madrid, a concert at the Royal Palace of Madrid (Palacio Real de Madrid) will present Lidón’s Sonatas on 28 November 2026. The programme brings José Lidón’s music into the Royal Chapel, linking a current classical performance with the palace’s musical history.

Lidón’s Sonatas arrive at the Royal Palace on 28 November

Patrimonio Nacional has scheduled Lidón’s Sonatas: Master of the Italian Style for 28 November 2026 at 7.30pm. The event is part of the Ayres de Gala series and takes place in the Chapel of the Royal Palace of Madrid, with entry through the Arco de Santiago on Calle de Bailén.

The programme includes works by Francisco Corselli, Gaetano Brunetti and José Lidón. Ignacio Ramal performs on violin, Eva del Campo on harpsichord and Guillermo Turina on cello. The organiser describes the concert as a tribute to Lidón, whose work combined Spanish compositional traditions with the Italian classical style. The official concert listing for 28 November names both the venue and the programme.

The published programme includes Lidón’s Sonata para Lleno de cañutería, Sonata de 1º Tono and a violin sonata with violone accompaniment. It also includes Corselli’s Sonata a violino solo and Brunetti’s Sonata III for solo violin. The event listing gives the same date, venue and performers, providing a second confirmation of the concert details through Bachtrack’s Madrid listing.

A Baroque palace shaped by music and royal history

The present palace stands on the site of Madrid’s former Alcázar, which was destroyed by fire on Christmas Eve in 1734. The first stone of the replacement was laid in 1738, and the building belongs to the eighteenth-century Baroque tradition.

Filippo Juvarra prepared the first ambitious design, while his pupil Giambattista Sacchetti adapted the project to the existing site. Later changes involved Francisco Sabatini, whose work included the main staircase. The official venue information describes the palace as a Baroque construction with more than 3,000 rooms and works by Caravaggio, Velázquez and Goya.

Lidón’s connection gives the November concert a direct relationship with the building rather than a merely nearby setting. The organiser identifies him as an organist of the Royal Palace, so the programme brings music associated with the institution back into one of its named royal spaces. The Royal Chapel is therefore both the concert venue and part of the historical context supplied by the programme.

Visiting Royal Palace of Madrid: what travellers from Western Europe should know

• Lidón’s Sonatas: Master of the Italian Style takes place on 28 November 2026 at 7.30pm in the Royal Chapel of the Royal Palace of Madrid.
• The concert entrance is through the Arco de Santiago on Calle de Bailén, and the organiser states that the venue is accessible to wheelchair users.
• The palace stands at Plaza de Oriente in central Madrid. Confirmed public transport options include Metro lines 2 and 5 at Opera station, buses 3, 25, 39 and 148, and Príncipe Pío commuter station.
• The wider palace visit includes Baroque interiors, the Royal Armoury and works by Caravaggio, Velázquez and Goya, while the November concert is held in the Royal Chapel.
• Spain’s official language is Spanish and its currency is the euro.

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Frequently asked questions about Royal Palace of Madrid

When does Lidón’s Sonatas take place at the Royal Palace of Madrid?

The concert takes place on 28 November 2026 at 7.30pm in the Royal Chapel.

What is the Royal Palace of Madrid?

It is an eighteenth-century Baroque palace built on the site of Madrid’s Alcázar, with more than 3,000 rooms and works by artists including Caravaggio, Velázquez and Goya.

Where is the Royal Palace of Madrid and how do you get there?

The palace is at Plaza de Oriente in Madrid, near Opera station on Metro lines 2 and 5 and Príncipe Pío commuter station.