Castle Advent Concert in Náměšť nad Oslavou

Description

A traditional evening of Advent music in the castle library on Sunday, November 29, 2026, at 5:00 PM. Performers: SILENTIUM! ensemble Artistic director: Tereza Válková More information about the ensemble can be found here. Program:
FLECHA: ENSALADAS Mateo Flecha (1481-1553): Las Ensaladas La Guerra (War)
El Fuego (Fire)
La Justa (Knightly Tournament)
La Bomba (Pump) Program annotation Mateo Flecha the Elder (1481-1553), a Spanish Renaissance composer, is the author of a unique genre called "ensaladas" - musical "potpourris" that combine various languages, styles, and forms. These compositions, full of humor and dramatic scenes, present a colorful mosaic of Renaissance life and culture. Flecha's "ensaladas" are not only musical entertainment but also an important testimony to the rich tradition of Spanish polyphony and its ability to tell stories through metaphors. From a musicological perspective, the ensalada represents a highly specific and innovative phenomenon, compositionally based on the principle of quotlibet. It is characterized by marked stylistic, metric, and textural plurality. In his works, Mateo Flecha organically and with admirable sense of musical drama intertwines various languages and dialects (Castilian, Catalan, Latin, and the then-specific Afro-Hispanic sociolect), masterfully alternating sections of strict imitative polyphony with energetic declamation and citations of contemporary popular songs. The dramatic plots of the pieces - whether it is a battle tumult (La Guerra), a devastating fire (El Fuego), a sinking ship (La Bomba), or a knightly tournament (La Justa) - are not mere self-serving sound images but serve as elaborate theological allegories. They typically symbolize the eschatological struggle of good against evil and the redemption of humanity through the birth of Christ, which deeply anchors these compositions ideologically and liturgically in the Advent season. We recommend warm clothing. After the concert, we invite listeners, as we do every year, to mulled wine and small Advent refreshments at the castle's ticket office.

Highlights

• Advent music concert in a historic castle library
• Featuring the SILENTIUM! ensemble
• Sunday, November 29, 2026, at 5:00 PM

General Information

The Castle Advent Concert in Náměšť nad Oslavou offers a unique evening of traditional Advent music. The SILENTIUM! ensemble, under the direction of Tereza Válková, will perform works by the Spanish Renaissance composer Mateo Flecha, showcasing the rich tradition of Spanish polyphony.

Location

Zámek 1, 675 71 Náměšť nad Oslavou, Czech Republic

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