Galliarda
The Golden Jewels of Zacateca and Potosi
Music from 17th Century Spain, Mexico and South America
Tamsin Cowell
Supported by a grant from Continuo Foundation
Galliarda showcases the splendour of polyphonic writing that emerged in such musical centres as Zacateca and Potosi where New and Old World musical traditions merged in the 17th century. They explore villancicos, chaconas and motets by Manuel Sumaya, Juan Arañes, Tomas de Torrejón y Velasco, Juan Hidalgo, and Juan Gutiérrez de Padilla, with cornetts, voices, lutes & viols.
Sun, 29 June 2025
St Andrews Church, Islington
6:00pm
Suggested donation £10
Full Event Details
Galliarda showcases the splendour of polyphonic writing that emerged in such musical centres as Zacateca and Potosi where New and Old World musical traditions merged in the 17th century. They explore villancicos, chaconas and motets by Manuel Sumaya, Juan Arañes, Tomas de Torrejón y Velasco, Juan Hidalgo, and Juan Gutiérrez de Padilla, with cornetts, voices, lutes & viols.
Venue Details & Map
Location
St Andrews Church, Islington
St Andrews Church, Thornhill Square, N1 1BQ