Queen Letizia returns to Oviedo to host music school inauguration

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Attended International School of Music of Princesa de Asturias Foundation
Looked striking in an abstract grey and black dress and black stilettos
Queen was born in Oviedo, Asturias, to a middle-class family in 1972

By Bianca London for MailOnline and Martha Cliff for MailOnline

Published: 11:15 EST, 16 July 2015 | Updated: 14:31 EST, 16 July 2015

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She regularly pushes the boundaries when it comes to fashion and isn't afraid to experiment with her wardrobe choices.

And Queen Letizia's latest outfit was certainly no exception, as the 42-year-old royal stepped out in an abstract print grey and black dress as she hosted a musical event in Spain.

The elegant brunette was on hand to inaugurate the summer courses of the International School of Music of Princesa de Asturias Foundation in Oviedo, Spain.

Queen Letizia of Spain looked chic as she pushed the fashion boundaries arriving to inaugurate the summer courses of the International School of Music of Princesa de Asturias Foundation in Oviedo, Spain

The school offers summer courses, master classes, conferences and seminars in musical training, bringing young talent together with some of the most renowned names in music.

It was something of a homecoming for the Queen, who was born in Oviedo, Asturias, to a middle-class family in 1972.

The former news anchor attended La Gesta School in Oviedo, before her family relocated to Madrid.

Today, the monarch joined Mezzosoprano Teresa Berganza, who is admired for her musical abilities and beguiling stage presence.

Berganza made her debut appearance in London at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden and by 1967, had made her Metropolitan Opera debut as Cherubino in Le nozze di Figaro.

She married composer and pianist Félix Lavilla and the pair had three children; they often performed together.

She performed at the Summer Olympics in Barcelona in 2012 and was the first woman elected to the Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando.

The 42-year-old royal stepped out in an abstract print grey and black dress as she hosted a musical event

The royal looked notably trim in her fitted dress, which was cinched at the waist with a belt

The Queen was born in Oviedo, Asturias, to a middle-class family in 1972, before her parents moved to Madrid

Queen Letizia takes her seat at the opening of the summer music school of the Princess of the Asturias foundation in Oviedo, Spain

According to its website, the Princess of Asturias Foundation is a non-profit private institution whose aims are to 'contribute to extolling and promoting those scientific, cultural and humanistic values that form part of the universal heritage of humanity and consolidate the existing links between the Principality of Asturias and the title traditionally held by the heirs to the Crown of Spain.'

Queen Letizia's 47-year-old husband, King Felipe VI, has been the Honorary President of the Foundation since it was established in 1980.

However, after he succeeded the throne, his daughter Leonor de Borbón y Ortiz, Princess of Asturias, became the Honorary President.

The monarch joined Mezzosoprano Teresa Berganza, who is admired for her musical abilities and beguiling stage presence

Berganza made her debut appearance in London at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden

Teresa married composer and pianist Félix Lavilla and the pair had three children; they often performed together

Queen Letizia looked striking in an abstract print dress as she stood in a sea of students

The foundation apparently aims to reward the scientific, technical, cultural, social and humanitarian work carried out at an international level by individuals, institutions or groups of individuals or institutions.

The Awards are presented every year in a formal ceremony at the Campoamor Theatre in Oviedo.

Queen Letizia attended a summer party for the international school of music of Principe de Asturias Foundation in Oviedo last year.

She listened to performances by students who will attend the summer school on a variety of instruments including the clarinet and bassoon.

Queen Letizia attended the opening of the summer music school of the Princess of the Asturias foundation, which apparently aims to reward the scientific, technical, cultural, social and humanitarian work carried out at an international level by individuals, institutions or groups

The Awards are presented every year in a formal ceremony at the Campoamor Theatre in Oviedo

The hardworking royal was sure to greet well-wishers in her hometown

It's been a busy week for the Spanish royal. Tuesday saw her join husband Kind Felipe at the promotion ceremony of military offices in the Genereal Air Academy in San Javier.

King Felipe, who is the commander-in-chief of the Spanish Armed Forces, wore full military uniform complete with a royal sash for the event while Letizia looked polished - as usual - in a skirt and top combination.

The thrifty Queen recycled an old favourite in the form of a pink and red colour blocking blouse and skirt complete with metallic belt. Letizia had worn the top and skirt combination from Uterque twice before, once in June 2011 and then again in July 2012.

However, Letizia's hair is now somewhat shorter giving her look a refreshed appearance.

Mezzosoprano Teresa Berganza (L) and Queen Letizia of Spain (C) inaugurate the summer course

The school offers summer courses, master classes, conferences and seminars in musical training, bringing young talent together with some of the most renowned names in music