Leonard Cohen, Prince of Asturias Award for Letters

[Goldin]

Another brief (1,5 min.) video from Agencia EFE:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZJD7zC0MrM

[Goldin]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mxkx9oqSSR4 (UPD - reuploaded in HD)

Mario me muestra el nuevo arreglo que han preparado para la canción que inaugurará unos días después el concierto homenaje a Leonard Cohen en Gijón con motivo de la entrega del Príncipe de Asturias al canadiense.

Mario shows me the new arrangement they have prepared for the song that opened a few days later Leonard Cohen tribute concert in Gijón to mark the Prince of Asturias delivers the Canadian.

Mario Mas - Javier's son.

[Goldin]

DrHGuy's post - First Photos Of Leonard Cohen At Today's Opening Of Art Exhibition In Oviedo

+ One more image, published by tumblr user Alilupi, with the description:

Leonard Cohen en mi facultad

[sturgess66]

On YouTube -

Cálido homenaje a Leonard Cohen en Gijón
(Warm Tribute to Leonard Cohen in Gijón)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZJD7zC0MrM

Published on Oct 20, 2011 by efe
Gijón, 19 oct (EFE).- (Imagen: Jesús Bartolomé/Ángel Herrera) El Teatro Jovellanos de Gijón ha rendido hoy un emotivo tributo al músico y poeta canadiense Leonard Cohen, en un concierto homenaje a cargo de varios artistas del panorama nacional e internacional que ha tenido a la guitarra española y a la poesía como protagonistas.

Google Translatation -
Published on October 20, 2011 by Reuters

Gijón, Oct 19 (EFE) .- (Image: Jesus Bartolomé / Angel Herrera) Jovellanos Theatre has paid an emotional tribute today to the Canadian poet and musician Leonard Cohen, in a tribute concert by artists from the national and has had international Spanish guitar and poetry as protagonists.

[andrea]

Hi all,

on the webpage of the italian LA REPUBBLICA today, open the link

http://www.repubblica.it/spettacoli-e-c ... ef=HRESS-4

Compliments to Leonard and really touching photos Mr. Cohen

Andrea

[sturgess66]

Andrea - some beautiful pictures.
Thank you!

Title of tribute is "Tears of emotion for Prince Leonard Cohen"

[lizzytysh]

Well done, Beatriz Salles, bringing us some photos of Leonard as you did. Thanks!

[lizzytysh]

Oh, Andrea, these are splendid. Thank you. Seeing Leonard in tears this way you see so clearly how his heart and his work are intertwined and in immersion with one another. The 5th photo has Leonard with an expression on his face that I've never seen. It's wonderful. It's so gratifying to see him continue to be openly and officially recognized and appreciated. He has devoted his life.

[BEATRIZ SALLES]

Still in Oviedo (awards ceremony tomorrow). the city is full of L Cohen events. Paint exhibits, poetry and tribute concerts all during the day.
We have tons of pics to load. I'll try to do it on Saturday.
He looks in a very good shape. Charming and kind with everyone that want to aproach him, giving excuses when the event organisers make him leave.
The best is still to come. He will pronounce a speech during the ceremony.
Remember you will have all the ceremony online (fpa)

[Roy]

WATCH THE 2011 PRINCE OF ASTURIAS AWARDS CEREMONY HERE

http://www.rtve.es/noticias/directo-la-1/

[bridger15]

Thank you to Roman, Beatriz, Linda, Andrea and Roy for all your latest update posts.
Much appreciated.

---Arlene

[bridger15]

http://www.suite101.net/news/premios-pr ... 011-a70479

According to a google translation, Leonard Cohen's speech will be early in the ceremony.

The ceremony

Upon entry to the Theatre of Queen Sofia and Prince Felipe and Princess Letizia, the event will begin with a speech by President of the Prince of Asturias Foundation , Matias Rodriguez Inciarte, who will make a summary of the activities carried out institution throughout the year. Behind him, will address the Canadian poet and musician Leonard Cohen , which this year has been awarded the Prince of Asturias Award for Letters.

[majmunka]

He arrived at 18:19, gorgeous as ever
You can follow it here: http://www.rtve.es/noticias/directo-la-1/
Eva

[Goldin]

Well. It begins. Mentions of Leonard Cohen every few minutes.

btw, they speak his name the same way the Russians do it - LeonArd.

[valentin]

Wonderful, touching, brilliant and beautiful speech, Leonard. Many thank you very much from Spain.

Bravo señor Cohen