Organized by the Cofradía de la Misericordia y Angustias and artistically directed by musicologist Antonio Madueño, this year's festival introduces ancient music into its program. This novelty will include an exhibition, choral encounters, and concerts dedicated to sacred repertoires, spanning from the Middle Ages to the early Renaissance, as well as major compositions of Western music.
Gabriel Duque, head of Culture at the Provincial Council, stated that the incorporation of ancient music is embodied in the figure of Antón de Montoro, a renowned 15th-century Jewish-converso satirical poet whose legacy will be explored through an exhibition and various musical proposals. Duque emphasized that this third edition broadens the artistic horizon and reinforces the commitment to recovering and disseminating the musical heritage linked to the locality.
The program will commence on Friday, November 13, at 8:00 PM in the Teatro Municipal Miguel Romero Esteo with the choral gathering Eterna Gloria, featuring the Coral Polifónica Ecijana and the Coral Polifónica Montoreña.
On November 20, at 8:00 PM, the Parroquia Nuestra Señora del Carmen will host the concert Voces de un tiempo. La música en la época del Ropero de Córdoba. The ensemble Harmoniae Cordubensis will present a journey through repertoires linked to the time of Antón de Montoro.
One of the most anticipated moments will be on November 28 at 12:30 PM with the recital Antón de Montoro, entre la risa y la herida. Recital de su cancionero, held in the courtyard of the former mancomunidad, featuring Rocío H de Vera (poetic voice) and M.ª Dolores Casco (piano).
As a complement, from November 13 to 29, the Montoro Tourist Office will host the exhibition Antón de Montoro. Poesía y legado literario del trovador del siglo XV, allowing visitors to discover this figure and his literary work.
The festival is supported by the Diputación de Córdoba and the Ayuntamiento de Montoro, aiming to bring music and cultural heritage closer to citizens through artistic and educational proposals.
