27 September 2026 Greetings! Greetings from Barcelona, where I have landed yet another a ringside seat for yet another storied festival. This time I’ve joined in the celebrations of La Mercè from a fantastic venue: the Hotel Lamoro (formerly Hotel Colon), right in front of the Cathedral. Last night we sat on the hotel's roof bar for a wonderful performance by the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra. This is the first time an Asian guest city takes part in La Mercè, honoring 25 years of Barcelona and...