Music

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“K'antu were one of the highlights of our season. Their thoughtfully compiled programme of Hispanic music from across the globe was a real musical journey, providing lots of fascinating insights along the way as they communicated brilliantly with the Bridgewater Hall audience. Their fantastic musicianship and beautiful voices wowed the audience, who were swaying in their seats and all left with big smiles on their faces. K'antu's post-concert session with the audience, where they spoke further about their music and allowed audience members to take a closer look at their instruments was such a lovely gesture and really demonstrated the approachable and hugely accomplished nature of the ensemble.”

Clare Preston-Pollitt, Manchester Mid-day Concerts Society, Bridgewater Hall


Concert 1: A la vida bona!

From Montserrat Monastery, Spain, to Oaxaca Cathedral, Mexico, we explore the sacred and dance music of Hispanic cultures across the globe.


Concert 2: Dancing & the Divine

Explore the origins of our much loved Christmas traditions through this festive programme of songs and dances from around the world.


Concert 3: Songs & Dances of Renaissance Europe

Explore the popular songs and dances played in the Royal Courts of the Low Countries, ​England, France, Germany, Italy and Spain.


Concert 4: Come now, a roundel and a fairy song

Songs and dances evoke the colourful spirit of the Elizabethan and Jacobean court and playhouse in this Shakespeare-themed programme. Actor/dancer option.

 

Concert 5: Music in the Age of Discovery

Juxtaposing traditional folk music with villancicos and negritos by South American composers, experience the colourful musical landscape of the New World.