During Easter, on April the 14th and 15th at 9pm, the Teatro Cervantes in Malaga presents Veni, Veni, Emmanuel, based on an 18th century French sacred hymn by the same name, expressing great hope and effusive joy at the advent of Jesus.

Veni, Veni, Emmanuel:

With Percussion by Leopoldo Saz, Soprano by Raquel Andueza and Baritone by Iñaki Fresan, Veni, Veni, Emmanuel is conducted by Edmon Colomer with the Coral Carmina Nova, conducted by Javier Serrano.

Veni, veni, Emmanuel (for choir, a capella), Z. Kodály

Veni, veni, Emmanuel (for percussion and orchestra), J. MacMillan

Requiem, Op.48, G. Fauré

Veni, Veni, Emmanuel is a concerto for percussion and orchestra by James MacMillan. There are five main sections to the work following the introduction, beginning with a ‘heartbeat’ section, which according to the composer, represents, “the human presence of Christ”. This is then followed by a ‘hocket’ dance which are transition sequences that lead in and out of the central Gaude, after which the dance reappears.

The piece reaches its climax with the unfolding of the plainchant in chorale form and the work is closed by a coda in which the heartbeat motif and the percussionist on tubular bells have the last word.

At the summit of this religious piece of music, Gabriel Fauré’s Requiem is moderate in attitude, modest in melody and gentle in sound, making it resemble chamber music applied to choral melody.

To purchase tickets for the Veni, Veni, Emmanuel concert, please call: +34 902 360 295 and for more information: +34 952 224 100

Teatro Cervantes

Calle Ramos Marín, S/N

29012 Malaga

www.teatrocervantes.com