About this Event
As part of the ongoing Amster Yard Sounds: Classical series—curated by soprano Elizaveta Kozlova—we present our second Family Concert, designed especially for audiences of all ages.
Concert Description
The Wealth of Spanish Guitar offers a musical representation of the lyrical world spanning from the Medieval to Baroque traditions of the Hispanic Diaspora, ranging from Latin America and the Iberian Peninsula to the oral traditions of the Middle East. The repertoire features music selected from manuscripts and field research dating back to 15th- and 16th-century Iberia, 17th-century Spain, Peru, Mexico, and Chile, as well as works by anonymous composers from Sephardic communities around the world.
The earliest known music for the Renaissance guitar was written by the Spanish composer Alonso de Mudarra in 1553. While the lute was more popular in most parts of Europe during the 16th and 17th centuries, the vihuela—a guitar-like instrument with six double strings—became a staple in Spanish chamber and solo compositions. Composers such as Miguel de Fuenllana, Luis de Milán, and Santiago de Murcia shaped the repertoire that perpetuated the prominence of the guitar in Spanish culture to this day.
Entry & Seating Policy
To ensure a smooth experience for everyone, please note our entry guidelines:
- Members & Donors (Priority Entry): Instituto Cervantes New York members and those who secured their spot via donation are guaranteed priority entry.
- Free Ticket Holders: We highly recommend arriving early! Seating is limited and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. No seats are reserved for general admission.
Performers
· Jon Wasserman, vihuela
· Víctor Gallego, percussion
Program Highlights
· Renaissance Repertoire: Virtuosic fantasies (fantasias), dances (danzas), variations (diferencias), interspersed with songs (villancicos) and intabulations of vocal music.
· Baroque Repertoire: Dances (tañeres) typical of the era for solo guitar, plus Tonos Humanos, a popular genre of secular song from the era
· Sephardic/Medieval Repertoire: Songs of worship, longing for home, lullabies (nanas), and historical ballads.
Duration: 60 minutes
Bring the whole family and enjoy a journey into the heart of Renaissance Spain—right here in Manhattan.Admission is free. RSVP required.
Image: Frontispiece to Libro de música de vihuela de mano intitulado El maestro.
Event venue & nearby stays
Instituto Cervantes - Nueva York, 211-215 East 49th Street, New York, United States
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