Pre-Hispanic music at the Biblioteca
Jan, 5 2007

Pre-Hispanic music concert by Collar del Viento

Saturday, January 13, 6:30pm

Teatro Santa Ana, Reloj 50A, 50 pesos

Archaeological evidence suggests that the ancient Aztecs maintained a school of music at Tenochtitlán, their capital city. No doubt the young musicians in training studied the pre-Hispanic instruments that we find today in the museums of Mexico, such as the Teponaztli, a type of wood drum carved from a large tree trunk, and the Quiquiztli (conch shell trumpet). These instruments and many others will be played at a recital of pre-Hispanic music by Collar del Viento (The Wind’s Necklace) at the Teatro Santa Ana of the Biblioteca Pública. 

The ensemble, made up of four youngsters ranging in age from 11 to 18 years, plays pre-Hispanic music on replica instruments. Three members of the group have been playing together for over six years. The group is instructed by two professional Mexican musicians from Pozos, Néstor Vargas and Gonzalo Gómez. 

The concert incorporates traditional ritual. After the performance, the audience will have the opportunity to ask questions and examine the instruments.

Gypsy guitar concert

“Reflections on Flamenco Music” 
by Javier Estrada

Monday, January 8, 7pm

Teatro Santa Ana, Reloj 50, 60 pesos