Spanish vocal duo Tarta Relena to perform at the Singletary Center
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Jan. 15, 2026) — The Singletary Center for the Arts and GreenRoom Exchange present Tarta Relena from Barcelona, Spain, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 18, in the SCFA Recital Hall. The evening will begin with a performance of composer Meara O’Reilly’s “Hockets for Two Voices,” performed by Mingjia Chen and Linnea Sablosky.
Tarta Relena explores the rich vocal traditions of the Mediterranean, singing in languages including classical Greek, Italian, Spanish, Latin, Catalan and Ladino. Their music blends sacred and secular influences, drawing inspiration from flamenco, lyrical song, traditional music and electronic experimentation. Renowned for their captivating live performances, the duo crafts a vibrant sonic world where the past and future converge.
Tarta Relena’s most recent album, “És pregunta,” explores themes of tragic contemplation, portraying the tension between natural and human forces grappling with mysterious and inevitable consequences. The album is a conceptual journey through fate, knowledge and the struggle to reconcile our future selves with present realities.
O’Reilly is a composer and artist who focuses on perception and new musical interfaces. She has worked with artists including Bjork and Fleet Foxes, and has opened for acts including Beck, Kronos Quartet, Meredith Monk, Laurie Anderson and Bill Callahan. O’Reilly’s album “Hockets for Two Voices” received critical praise for its technically challenging performance and otherworldly aural effect.
Tickets for the performance are on sale now, available online at www.SCFATickets.com or through the SCFA Ticket Office at 859-257-4929. Discounted student tickets are available.
The Singletary Center has partnered with Lexington cultural nonprofit GreenRoom Exchange to bring this performance to Kentucky. GreenRoom Exchange creates international cross-cultural experiences, bringing artists and musicians from other countries to work with local artists, expanding our understanding of their cultures and enriching our community. GreenRoom Exchange gives the Lexington area the opportunity to see other cultures through the eyes of those that live there, using the universal language of music and art.
A part of the UK College of Fine Arts, the Singletary Center for the Arts presents and hosts around 400 artistic, cultural, and educational events annually for the university community, Lexington community and the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Learn more about the center at www.SingletaryCenter.com.
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