HISTORY AND MUSIC CONGRESS
Morella
22 – 23 July 2024
The Fundació Cultural CdM announces the celebration of the Congress History and Music – Morella 2024, which will take place in the town of Morella (Castellón, Spain), in collaboration with the organization of Early Music Morella, on 22 and 23 July 2024.
Focused on the spiritual world, tradition and folklore, coinciding with the 55th Sexenni of Morella. Rituals are key elements in human culture, transmitting beliefs and values from generation to generation. This conference will explore instrumental practices, medieval and renaissance music theory, music writing and notation, as well as the mutual influence between oral and written music. A unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the rich musical and cultural history of the region.
The dates chosen will allow this event to coincide with the Morella Early Music Course and Festival, which will take place during that week in Morella.
Calendar of activities
Monday, 22 July
16:30 h. – Municipal Theatre
Attendee reception
17:00 h. – Municipal Theatre
Inaugural conference – Juan Ángel del Campo
18:00 h. – Municipal Theatre
Roundtable: «De pasiones y paisajes: reflexiones sobre la música desde Morella»
Moderates: Juan Ángel Vela del Campo
Participates: Stefano Russomanno (Scherzo), Luis Calvo (Festival Internacional en el Camino de Santiago) y Cosme Marina (Festival Internacional de Santander)
22:00 h. – Municipal Theatre
Concert
Capella de Ministrers | Carles Magraner
Tuesday, 23 July
17:00 h. – Gothic Hall of the Town Hall
Conference: «Las innovaciones musicales de Guido d’Arezzo en el siglo de la reforma de la Iglesia»
By: Angelo Rusconi
18:00 h. – Gothic Hall of the Town Hall
Conference: «Danses del Sexenni. La larga pervivencia de un ritual barroco »
By: Josep Vicent Frechina y José Vicente Castel
19:00 h. – Gothic Hall of the Town Hall
Elena Aguilar
Conference: «300 años del órgano de Morella: reconstrucción de su pasado histórico – musical»
20:00 h. – Closure
