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

Rosalía's new album LUX merges centuries of musical allure, created in collaboration with the London Symphony Orchestra. It connects eras from classical waltzes to modern dance floors, reflecting how tastes and emotions evolve over time. Long before Beatlemania, there was Lisztomania; before club grinding, people waltzed in beer halls and performed passionate operas.

Musically and philosophically, LUX dialogues with the past, inspired by Rosalía’s Catholic roots, classical philosophy, new age beliefs, Islam, and her distinctive connection with God. The album was made with the London Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Daníel Bjarnason, blending classical and contemporary influences.

Connection to Mozart’s Don Giovanni

LUX shares themes with Mozart’s Don Giovanni, featuring the infamous Don Juan, a mischievous nobleman who repeatedly escapes consequences—until he finally confronts an unstoppable force. After his descent into Hell, the chorus reflects:

"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").

Similarly, LUX places Rosalía and her characters at moral crossroads, concluding with an exploration of death and what it means to be human.

Summary

LUX is a deeply personal and philosophical album that bridges historic and modern music, reflecting on spirituality, morality, and human nature through a rich orchestral collaboration.

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Consequence — 2025-11-07