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Part of the representation, Jumilla, the Cantigas de Santa Maria could be included in a CD (11/07/2008)

On Thursday, the Plaza de Arriba hosted for the first time, the performance of 'The Cantigas de Santa Maria del Rey Alfonso X'.

Were interpreted by the Charamella Early Music Group, which expressed its intention to record a CD, "which could include part of this representation in Jumilla, Emiliano Hernández reported.

There were about a hundred people showed great respect and interest in the show.

The public, said Hernandez, praised the idea of representation at this time "for good reading as well as the venue, a unique setting that offers great sound and is very suitable for concerts and recitals."

The representation included the explanation, by group members of each ballad "what miracle of the virgin virgin was inspired and what was dedicated."

"Charamella" Palencia is a group composed of different interpreters specialized in ancient and traditional music with extensive experience in other formations.

The group was formed in 2004 with a proposal to offer an innovative approach to early music in Europe and more specifically in the Middle Ages in the Iberian Peninsula, trying to maintain the necessary rigor in the melodies and instruments, but open to a new combination of sounds and rhythms that confer a particular character.

One member of the group is a professional musician Sudanese and Arab lute.

He also plays with the group of Eduardo Bread and Water, which is the group most Cantigas has performed and recorded in Spain with songs of Alfonso X.

Emiliano Hernandez also noted that "the group was delighted with the city and, anecdotally, the members discovered the delights of some covers of Jumilla, such as roe and roe of which were totally unfamiliar."

The Cantigas de Santa Maria del Rey Alfonso X (1221-1284) is a collection of 427 poems to music written in Galician-Portuguese and compiled in 4 manuscripts that are the most important lyrical medieval Spain.

Combine tales of miracles popular in the Middle Ages with praises to the Virgin Mary, whose devotion extends throughout the Iberian Peninsula, coinciding with a period in building magnificent temples and cathedrals Romanesque-Gothic full transition.

The miniatures that adorn the poems and musical notes are a valuable document, not only for its perfection, but the information provided about the daily life of medieval Spain of three cultures and the many musical instruments are detailed and are one of the main sources for study and reconstruction.

It is considered the most personal work of Alfonso X, who assembled a large cast of poets, musicians and illuminators to implement this unique project.

Source: Ayuntamiento de Jumilla

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