Muziekgebouw aan’t IJ: Main HallPiet Heinkade 1, Amsterdam, North Holland, 1019 BR, Netherlands
Dates/times in Amsterdam time zone
| Sunday 26 April 2026 | 20:15 |
Programme
| Alfonso X Rey de Castilla (1221-1284) | Cantigas de Santa Maria (Santa María, Strela do día) | |
| Alfonso X Rey de Castilla (1221-1284) | Cantigas de Santa Maria (Quen a omagen da Virgen) | |
| Alfonso X Rey de Castilla (1221-1284) | Cantigas de Santa Maria (Dereit'é de lume dar) | |
| Alfonso X Rey de Castilla (1221-1284) | Cantigas de Santa Maria (Pois que dos Reis Nóstro Sennor) | |
| Alfonso X Rey de Castilla (1221-1284) | Cantigas de Santa Maria (Reínna grorïosa) | |
| Traditional | Raml Maya Inssiraf Betayh | |
| Traditional | Darj Gribat Lhoussien | |
| Traditional | Inssiraf Qaym wa nisf Raml Maya | |
| Traditional | Darj Hijaz Machruiqi | |
| Traditional | Bessite Gribat Lhoussain | |
| Traditional | Nssiraf quddam Isstihlal |
Performers
| Cappella Amsterdam | |
| Amsterdam Andalusian Orchestra | |
| Sahand Sahebdivani | Narrator |
The medieval Cantigas de Santa Maria recount the miracles of the Virgin Mary, yet retain an earthly quality. Cappella Amsterdam combines the Cantigas with traditional Arab-Andalusian works that are still sung and played in the Maghreb today. The Amsterdam Andalusian Orchestra delivers an authentic performance with instruments dating back to the twelfth century.
The Cantigas were written by order of King Alfonso X, also known as the ‘King of the three religions’, at a time when Christians, Jews and Muslims lived together peacefully. Their shared influences are evident in the rhythmic structures of the music and the themes of the works performed.
Tickets
€ 12,50–€ 43,00
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