Ecos barrocos de Bolivia y Perú

Following the inaugural concert of Amster Yard Sounds. Classical, the Instituto Cervantes New York continues the series with “Baroque Echoes from Bolivia and Peru,” a program that shines a light on the musical legacy of the Jesuit missions in the Viceroyalty of Peru. Curated by soprano Elizaveta Kozlova, the series highlights early repertoires that traveled throughout the Spanish-speaking world and were transformed through cultural encounters and artistic exchange.

This second concert explores the unique sound world that emerged in seventeenth- and eighteenth-century Bolivia and Peru, where European Baroque styles merged with Indigenous musical traditions. Jesuit churches and missions became centers of artistic creation, employing composers such as Juan de Araujo and Domenico Zipoli, who taught and collaborated with local musicians. Their influence can be heard in the vibrant works of composers such as Andrés Flores and José de Orejón y Aparicio, whose music reflects both European technique and American creativity.

As always, admission is free, and audience members are invited to enjoy a complimentary glass of wine with the musicians following the concert.