Madrid’s cultural heart is preparing for a unique experience this Christmas. The Central Courtyard of Conde Duque will be transformed into a stage where light, architecture, and music merge to offer the audience a sensory journey like no other. Under the title “A Christmas of Light”, this show blends videomapping, immersive technology, and live music, creating an event that promises to move both adults and children.
When to See It and Where It Is
The culmination of this experience will take place on December 23, with three performances by the Madrid Low-Voice Choir at 7:00 PM, 8:00 PM and 9:00 PM. Each time slot lets the audience enjoy the full spectacle in an intimate setting, without losing any detail of the projections or the richness of the traditional carols. The event will be held in the Central Courtyard of Conde Duque, an emblematic space that during Christmas becomes an open canvas for creativity and technology. Its facades will serve as the support for immersive videomapping designed especially for the occasion, transforming this historic courtyard into a magical place where the architecture converses with light and sound.
Why the videomapping is being done on this building
The Central Courtyard of Conde Duque is not a random choice. Its architectural structure and history make it an ideal stage for a show that plays with light and space. The geometry of its façades allows the projections to come to life and ensures that every corner of the courtyard participates in the visual narrative. Moreover, its cultural relevance and accessibility to the public position it as a perfect meeting point to experience a different kind of Christmas in the city.
A videomapping created by José Vaaliña
The videomapping was created by José Vaaliña, a renowned visual artist, in collaboration with Eyesberg, a multimedia art studio specializing in immersive experiences. The concept turns light into a narrative element capable of telling stories and awakening emotions. The projections guide the viewer through different meanings of Christmas: from the birth of light, through the illumination of homes, the inner light that connects us with others, the power of nature, to the vastness of the stars and the firmament. Eyesberg has stood out at festivals such as LuzMadrid, Llum BCN and Sónar, and its work centers on transforming everyday spaces into unique artistic experiences. In this case, Conde Duque’s Central Courtyard becomes an enveloping space where image, sound, and architecture merge, making the audience actively participate in the work rather than merely observe it.
Concert by the Madrid Low-Voice Choir
The show reaches its peak with the concert by the Madrid Low-Voice Choir, accompanied by soprano Sonia de Munck. The repertoire will include traditional carols with arrangements by composer Conrad Susa, adapted to offer a sonic journey that complements the visual journey of the videomapping. The combination of light, color, and music allows Christmas to be experienced fully, with all the senses tuned to the event. This three-part concert ensures that each attendee can enjoy the performance without hurry, sinking into the Christmas atmosphere and feeling the emotion that arises from the interaction between music and projections. It is an example of how contemporary art can dialogue with ancestral traditions, creating new ways to celebrate universal moments like Christmas.
“A Christmas of Light” is not merely a visual spectacle or just a concert; it is a meeting between technology, art, and tradition that allows attendees to experience a different kind of Christmas. Each element has been carefully designed to generate an emotional impact and create lasting memories. Light ceases to be a mere decorative element and becomes the protagonist of the narrative, while the music reinforces every emotion conveyed by the imagery.
