From Mozart to Berghain, Rosalía’s LUX Bridges Centuries of Musical Temptation

From Mozart to Berghain: Rosalía’s LUX Connects Musical Eras

Rosalía’s new album LUX bridges centuries of musical and emotional expressions through a unique collaboration with the London Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Daníel Bjarnason.

Historical Musical Context

Before the frenzy of Beatlemania, there was Lisztomania, and before people danced energetically in clubs, they waltzed in beer halls and performed passionate operas. While the feelings evoked remain universal, musical tastes have continuously evolved. For instance, the charm of a 3/4 waltz once dominated, before shifting over centuries to the rhythm of 4/4 beats that fueled modern dance floors.

Spiritual and Philosophical Inspirations

LUX expresses Rosalía’s personal spirituality, rooted in her Catholic upbringing and enriched by influences from classical philosophy, new age thought, Islam, and her singular bond with God. The album is in dialogue with both contemporary popular music and timeless ideas from the past.

Dialogue with Mozart’s Don Giovanni

The album shares philosophical and structural elements with Mozart’s Don Giovanni, centered on the notorious, seductive nobleman often called Don Juan. In the opera, Don Giovanni repeatedly escapes peril until he finally confronts an unstoppable force. After he is dragged to Hell, the chorus sings:

“Questo è il fin di chi fa mal, e de’ perfidi la morte alla vita è sempre ugual.”
“This is the end of one who does evil, and for the wicked, death is like life.”

LUX places Rosalía and her characters in similar moral jeopardy, exploring the human condition in a narrative that culminates in death.

Author’s Summary

Rosalía’s LUX masterfully intertwines historic musical styles and spiritual themes, offering a deeply personal and philosophical exploration of humanity’s eternal struggles.

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Consequence Consequence — 2025-11-07

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