Programs

Tribute to Federico García Lorca.

Program that shows how traditional music and “auteur” music are interrelated, by revealing how the roots of the latter lead to the sublimation of melodies that are both popular and refined, thanks to the work of great composers.

Program based on Romantic works mostly inspired by the myth of Lore-Ley. 

This concert is formed by undoubtedly spiritual works, although the two halves do not share thematic content. While the Schubert’s Psalm 23 and Guinovart’s Missa could be considered to be part of the tradition of Christian texts, the second work, “There will come soft rains” includes a message of denouncement regarding gender violence by men in contrast to nature, which lies indifferent to this behaviour. The second half begins with three texts related to the moon, a religious symbol in some cultures and protagonist in many of García Lorca’s texts. The concert concludes with a selection of songs by Eduard Toldrà that Jordi Domènech has adapted for choirs of same voice and piano in commemoration of the 50^th anniversary of the composer’s death. Pieces with texts by various Catalan authors and by Quevedo.

Like a good wine tasting, the Scherzo Chamber Choir will slowly introduce us to a selection of works that are representative of some of the musical genres for female choir that they have been working on throughout their 25 years in the world of choir music. In this way, all types of “musical palates” will be able to enjoy this repertoire.

Like a good wine tasting, the Scherzo Chamber Choir will slowly introduce us to a selection of works that are representative of some of the musical genres for female choir that they have been working on throughout their 25 years in the world of choir music. In this way, all types of “musical palates” will be able to enjoy this repertoire.

Sacred music mostly from the 20^th and 21^st centuries, except Schubert and Verdi, two gems that couldn’t be missing in this program made up of intensely moving pieces, despite being of a small format type. It includes works “a capella”, some accompanied by piano, and some double choir pieces. Although many are dedicated to Mary, mother of God, they have been selected based solely on musical and artistic criteria.

Manuel García Morante and Albert Guinovart were accompanying pianists to Victoria de los Ángeles at different given moments. Regarding their work as composers, the Scherzo Female Choir offers two of their compositions. Additionally, a selection of some of Toldrà’s most beautiful songs remind us of his relationship to the soprano. Victoria is the epicentre of the relations to the composers included in this program.