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La Oreja de Van Gogh brings a generation’s anthems back to life in Valencia

From Diario Libre · () Spanish

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  • La Oreja de Van Gogh performed the first of two concerts at Valencia’s Roig Arena, drawing 15,000 people into a nostalgic celebration.
  • Amaia Montero repeatedly handed the microphone to the audience, turning the venue into a large karaoke gathering.
  • The band opened with “January 20,” “Wishes of Impossible Things” and “The Last Waltz,” songs that helped define a generation.

La Oreja de Van Gogh turned Valencia’s Roig Arena into “a party” during the first of two concerts in the city. The performance brought together fans who came not only to hear the music, but also to relive their youth through the nostalgia surrounding a band that marked their generation.

A party

· La Oreja de Van GoghThe concert description characterized the atmosphere at the Roig Arena.

The group from San Sebastián stirred strong emotion among the 15,000 people in the arena. Each time Amaia Montero gave the spotlight to the audience and extended the microphone, the venue became their own giant karaoke session.

After the first three anthems, “January 20,” “Wishes of Impossible Things” and “The Last Waltz,” Montero celebrated the crowd’s response. “One more night, once again, since 1998 with us,” she exclaimed after the opening burst of mass singing.

One more night, once again, since 1998 with us.

· Amaia MonteroThe singer addressed the audience after the opening songs.

Montero also said Valencia was “one of her favorite cities” and looked back on the group’s beginnings.

One of my favorite cities

· Amaia MonteroMontero described her connection to Valencia.
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