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The Cathedral Chapter, in collaboration with the Faculty of Theology San Isidoro de Sevilla, will hold a new edition of the Cátedra Magna Hispalensis of Faith, Art and Culture on 31 May and 1 and 2 June with its III Musical Outreach Conference. Under the title “Imperial Seville: Charles V and the Music of His Time”, the series commemorates the 5th Centenary of the Emperor’s marriage to Isabella of Portugal.
The conference will combine lectures by distinguished researchers with concerts of Renaissance and Baroque music to be held at the Cathedral and the Hospital de los Venerables.
Official programme of the series:
Sunday, 31 May (Seville Cathedral)
7:00 PM Lecture: “Sound of Empire: Music at Seville Cathedral in the Time of Charles V”, by Dr Alfonso Peña Blanco.
8:00 PM Concert: Schola Gregoriana Regina Tharsis and academic choir of the CSM Manuel Castillo.
Monday, 1 June (Hospital de los Venerables)
7:00 PM Lecture: “The Soundscape of a Music-Loving Emperor: Charles V and Music”, by Dr Eva Esteve Roldán.
8:00 PM Concert: A5 vocal ensemble & players.
Tuesday, 2 June (Hospital de los Venerables)
7:00 PM Lecture: “Veni electa mea. Music and Ceremony at the Wedding of Charles V and Isabella of Portugal in Seville”, by Dr Ana Isabel López Suero.
8:00 PM Concert: “La Danseyre” ensemble.