Influencias Ibericas

Explore the beauty, passion, and multifaceted sonic world of old-world Spain.

This evocative evening features a diverse array of composers whose music draws on sacred devotion, theatrical drama, virtuosic chamber writing, and popular dance. From the expressive sacred songs of Juan Francés de Iribarren to the dazzling guitar works of Santiago de Murcia and the haunting recercadas of Diego Ortiz, Echoes of the Iberian Baroque celebrates the rich and vibrant musical landscape of the Iberian world from the mid-sixteenth to the early eighteenth century.

Shaped by centuries of cultural exchange, this repertoire reflects a multi-ethnic and stylistically diverse heritage, where courtly refinement coexists with folk rhythms and improvisatory freedom. Grounded in dance, ornamentation, and rhetorical expression, these works reveal a sound world of striking contrasts—intimate and exuberant, devotional and theatrical.

Curated by Spanish violinist Cristina Prats Costa, this programme offers a deeply personal journey into the colours and rhythms of Iberian Baroque…