A rondalla is a short popular narrative that originated from oral literature, combining elements of fantasy, legend, and real events. With a simple plot and flat characters, rondalles are universal due to their similarity across different cultures and local because they adapt to each community. Time and space are usually indefinite, and, being anonymous, they…
Fundació Cultural CdM, the International Centre for Music, Tradition and Heritage of the Crown of Aragon, seeks to highlight a musical heritage of considerable importance for the musical history of the West from Valencia, a city with constant historical and heritage relevance, which has displayed throughout its history. In this sense, the FCCdM’s proposals have a very…
To achieve its objectives, the Foundation develops several activities, projects and action programs on research, promotion, training and the production of proposals around music, heritage and tradition. Particularly noteworthy is the trajectory of promotion and investigation of Capella de Ministrers; MHA Festival – Music, History and Art; the reconstruction of the Renaissance instruments represented at the…
In 2021 the Foundation has signed an agreement with Turisme Comunitat Valenciana for the promotion of cultural tourism through music activities, consisting of: Turistic promotion of musical heritage. Promotion of cultural tourist itineraries: Silk Road and The Route of the Grail. Internacionalization of Region of Valencia brand in fairs and international symposiums, collaboration with international congresses and…
Every year Early Music Morella programs are articulated around specific themes designed to stimulate new attitudes that bring us closer to the music of the past. Since 431 Ephesus Council resolved a Marian issue for the first time, a devotion to the Virgin Mary was promoted in the Byzantine sphere that would end up making…
Upon the remains of the 11th century Muslim farmhouse of Rascaña, the abbots of the monastery of Santa Maria de Valldigna founded a small convent, constructed of humble materials and originally housing twelve monks and their prior. The building was constituted by a church with a single nave, lateral chapels and two cloisters, around which…