Music in the medieval codices of Alfonso X by Pablo Canalís

Are you passionate about history and music? I invite you to discover the fascinating origins of the instruments we consider traditional today in a unique talk-workshop that will transport us directly to the Middle Ages. 🎶

This session is a perfect opportunity to explore how King Alfonso X the Wise and his Cántigas de Santa María left us an invaluable legacy regarding the music and instruments of his time.

Event information

The appointment will take place on 04/29/2026 at 12:30 at the Teatru El Llar (33400 Les Vegues). The activity lasts for 75 minutes and is aimed at all audiences.

What will we learn?

During this meeting, we will delve into the history, musicology, and organology of instruments that marked an era. We will analyze pieces that have endured through the centuries, connecting the medieval past with our current culture:

• Instruments with origins in Ancient times, such as harps, lyres, and lutes. 🎻
• Instruments with prehistoric roots, including flutes and drums.
• Traditional instruments of Asturias present in the codices, such as the bagpipes, the square tambourine, the tejoletas, and the rabel. 🥁

If you need more information, you can contact the center by calling 985 505 701 or by visiting their official page on Facebook. I hope you enjoy this journey through our musical history very much! ✨