The esteemed Fernán Gómez. Centro Cultural de la Villa is proud to announce the return of its celebrated festival, Música Antigua Madrid (Mam), now in its remarkable fifth year. Set to enchant audiences from June 11 to 16, this edition promises an exploration of European Baroque music, featuring a total of six unique concerts crafted to showcase the genre’s rich tapestry.
After four successful editions with a primary focus on Spain’s vast musical heritage, Mam shifts its lens toward European baroque, echoing the festival’s foundational commitment to historical accuracy and original instrumentation. This year’s lineup is distinguished by its dedication to showcasing specialized groups acclaimed for their historic performance practices.
The festival is a testament to Mam’s ambition to democratize repertoire that often escapes mainstream exposure, aiming to allure connoisseurs and neophytes of all ages with performances of unsurpassed quality. Whether it’s the intricate compositions of Johann Sebastian Bach,...
After four successful editions with a primary focus on Spain’s vast musical heritage, Mam shifts its lens toward European baroque, echoing the festival’s foundational commitment to historical accuracy and original instrumentation. This year’s lineup is distinguished by its dedication to showcasing specialized groups acclaimed for their historic performance practices.
The festival is a testament to Mam’s ambition to democratize repertoire that often escapes mainstream exposure, aiming to allure connoisseurs and neophytes of all ages with performances of unsurpassed quality. Whether it’s the intricate compositions of Johann Sebastian Bach,...
- 5/13/2024
- by Alice Lange
- Martin Cid Music
Here's what I have to say to all the people who bemoan the state of classical music: My classical list is the last one I'm posting (as has often been the case) because there were so many great releases to listen to that I didn't finish until now.
I want to once again admit the biases operating in my best-of-the-year classical lists: I am most interested in the piano, choral, and symphonic literatures. I’m happy to listen to other things when they come my way, but those are what I seek out, vastly tipping the balance in their favor (tipping the balance against opera is the increasing disinclination of record companies to send promos for new opera recordings unless one specifically asks -- and even that is no guarantee). Also note: no reissues or compilations here. That disqualified even the first box-set appearance of David Zinman's fine Mahler cycle,...
I want to once again admit the biases operating in my best-of-the-year classical lists: I am most interested in the piano, choral, and symphonic literatures. I’m happy to listen to other things when they come my way, but those are what I seek out, vastly tipping the balance in their favor (tipping the balance against opera is the increasing disinclination of record companies to send promos for new opera recordings unless one specifically asks -- and even that is no guarantee). Also note: no reissues or compilations here. That disqualified even the first box-set appearance of David Zinman's fine Mahler cycle,...
- 1/5/2012
- by SteveHoltje
- www.culturecatch.com
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