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2 renaissance events in Madrid this month (4-31 Oct): Marta Calvo at Church of the Calatravas (Fri 16 Oct) + 1 more date. Updated daily.
Renaissance Events This Month · Madrid
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An underground, vocal-driven sound.
Renaissance music emerged in Europe between 1400 and 1600, marking a transition from the Medieval period to the Baroque era through an increased focus on humanism and polyphonic clarity. Typical instrumentation includes the lute, viol, recorder, and early keyboard instruments like the virginal, though a cappella choral works remain the genre's definitive expression. Characterized by a smooth, flowy rhythm often governed by a steady tactus, the genre employs imitative counterpoint to create a balanced, serene, and intellectually sophisticated mood. This style bridges the gap between modal monophony and the emerging tonal systems, emphasizing consonant intervals and a lyrical, vocal-centric approach to both sacred and secular compositions.
Also known as: Renaissance music
Mood lists 2 renaissance events in Madrid this month (4-31 Oct): Marta Calvo at Church of the Calatravas (Fri 16 Oct) + 1 more date. Each listing shows the venue, lineup and a direct ticket link; the calendar is updated daily.
Renaissance music emerged in Europe between 1400 and 1600, marking a transition from the Medieval period to the Baroque era through an increased focus on humanism and polyphonic clarity. Find every Renaissance venue and event in Madrid this month above - with lineups, door times, and tickets.
Renaissance music emerged in Europe between 1400 and 1600, marking a transition from the Medieval period to the Baroque era through an increased focus on humanism and polyphonic clarity. Typical instrumentation includes the lute, viol, recorder, and early keyboard instruments like the virginal, though a cappella choral works remain the genre's definitive expression. Characterized by a smooth, flowy rhythm often governed by a steady tactus, the genre employs imitative counterpoint to create a bal…
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