The writings of Sister Magdalena de Cristo, a Mercedarian, give us an insight into the …
On 18 August 1689, the music chapel of Barcelona Cathedral performed four villancicos, probably composed …
The Convent of San Francisco in Valladolid, now completely disappeared, was historically prominent in the …
On 18 February 1625, the chapter of Granada Cathedral granted permission to the prebendary singers to attend the funeral of María de Monsalve in the church of San Julián in …
Procession of the transfer to the convent of Santa María de Gracia of its new titular image, sculpted by Luis de la Peña in 1613.
One of the main devotional events held in the church of San Luis was the septenary dedicated to the Christ of the Light, sponsored by the members of the brotherhood …
The sheet of villancicos printed in 1626 for the feast of the Three Wise Men in Seville Cathedral is the oldest surviving of those dedicated to this feast in the …
King Enrique III resided in Seville for several months in 1395-1396 and in 1402. During his stays in the Alcazar, chaplains and musicians would be found in the royal entourage …
The feast of Saints Justa and Rufina was of the highest dignity in the diocese of Seville and was granted its proper readings in 1590. It was celebrated with special …
In imitation of the court, in the main urban centers of the Spanish crown, the oligarchy celebrates its most important events with festivals in which music is present and plays …