The Music of La Convivencia

Overview

Orchestra of New Spain continues its series exploring the music and culture of Medieval Spain under Islamic rule, which allowed Jews and Christians to work and live in relative peace – a time defined as La Convivencia. New Spain soloists perform works from King Alfonso the Wise’s extensive collection of 420 songs to Mary, known as Las Cantigas de Santa Maria. Guest vocalist Jenny Luna interprets Sephardic songs from Spain and the Ottoman regions of the Diaspora, accompanied by Oud player, Murat Keyder, while Jamal Mohamed and his world music band perform works ranging from al-Andalus to North Africa. The historic Convivencia will be echoed on stage with a final weaving together of music of the 3 cultures!

Covid protocols in place.

Zion Lutheran Church, 6121 East Lovers Lane, Dallas TX 75214