Capella de Ministrers. Ritual. The Cycle of Life

Programme:

**Genesis. The Nothing**

- Adonay Bekol Shofar. Hebrew
- Tsu menati. Hebrew/Sephardic
- Garibat & Al Maya. Morocco (Instrumental)

**Nasciturus. Coming to his home**

- Oh, qué mueve meses. Thessaloniki
- A la nana ya la buba
- Reng en Esfahan (Instrumental)
- Hamavdil. Hebrew/Sephardic

**Ratio. Adolescence and social initiation ceremony**

- Ah, señora novia. Sofia/Bulgaria
- No la puso su madre
- Kâtibim. Turkey (Instrumental)
- Poco le das la mi consuegra. Sofia/Bulgaria
- Jovano Jovanke. Macedonia (Instrumental)
- Dezilde a mi amor

**Metamorphosis. Independence**

- Noches, noches. Thessaloniki/Turkey
- Siete modes de Guisado

**Mawt. The All**

- Avinou Malkenou. Hebrew
- La vida es un pasaje
- Gankino horo. Kopanitsa (Instrumental)
- Adijo kerida

**CAPELLA DE MINISTRERS**

Founded in 1987 by Carles Magraner, Capella de Ministrers is a Spanish ensemble dedicated to the research and dissemination of historical music, ranging from the Middle Ages to the 19th century. Their work combines musicological rigor with sensitive and passionate interpretation, making them a leading reference in early music.

Throughout their career, they have performed in prestigious venues across Spain, including the National Auditorium and the Palau de la Música in Valencia, and participated in festivals such as the Granada International Festival of Music and Dance and the Peñíscola Early and Baroque Music Festival. Their international presence is notable, with performances in countries like France, Italy, Germany, the USA, China, and Morocco, appearing in iconic spaces such as the Metropolitan Museum in New York and the BachFestival in Leipzig.

Capella de Ministrers has an extensive discography released under labels such as Auvidis and CDM, their own record label. They have received numerous awards, including the International Classical Music Award (ICMA) in 2018 and 2023, the Carles Santos Prize for Valencian Music, and the Honorary Medal from the Consell Valencià de Cultura in 2023.

In addition to concert and recording work, the ensemble has ventured into performing arts, collaborating with renowned directors, choreographers, and musicians. Capella de Ministrers remains committed to recovering and promoting musical heritage, establishing itself as one of the most prestigious ensembles in its field.

**CARLES MAGRANER**

Carles Magraner, a renowned Spanish viola da gamba player and musicologist, is the founder and director of Capella de Ministrers since 1987. His career has focused on researching, recovering, and promoting historical musical heritage, emphasizing academic rigor and period-instrument performance.

Under his leadership, Capella de Ministrers has become a benchmark in early music, performing repertoires from the Middle Ages to the 19th century. They have toured internationally in countries such as France, Germany, Italy, the USA, China, and Morocco, performing at major festivals and concert halls including the BachFestival in Leipzig and the Metropolitan Museum in New York.

Their extensive discography—over 60 recordings on labels like Auvidis and CDM—has been critically acclaimed and awarded prestigious honors, including the International Classical Music Award (ICMA) in 2018 and 2023. Magraner has also received the Carles Santos Prize for Valencian Music and the Honorary Medal from the Consell Valencià de Cultura in 2023.

Beyond his work with Capella de Ministrers, Magraner has collaborated with stage directors, choreographers, and musicians across disciplines, expanding the reach of early music into various artistic domains. His work continues to be pivotal in promoting historical music, solidifying Capella de Ministrers’ status as one of the most prestigious ensembles in its genre and reaffirming its commitment to preserving musical heritage for future generations.