Peralada

Peralada is a location in the Empordà region, Spain, known for hosting the Festival de Peralada. The festival is currently holding its 4th Easter edition. This year's edition opened with a performance of Antonio Caldara's oratorio 'Il Cristo condannato,' a work recovered and premiered by Dani Espasa and his ensemble Vespres d’Arnadí. The oratorio, a baroque piece, explores themes of justice and morality through the lens of Pontius Pilate's dilemma. The festival's focus on baroque music during Holy Week connects it to a broader cultural and artistic movement, as exemplified by Rosalía's 'Lux Tour' which also incorporates baroque elements. While unrelated to the festival, a cycling event, the Volta, also occurred recently, with a stage that involved the Lotto team, although the connection to Peralada is not explicitly stated in the provided articles.