#AmsterYardSoundsClassical: Villancicos and Dances – Mexico & Peru

Kick off Christmas with Villancicos and Dances – Mexico & Peru! The grand finale of our Amster Yard Classical series. Concert IV — Villancicos and Dances – Mexico & Peru The final concert of the Amster Yard Sounds: Classical Autumn 2026! Curated by soprano Elizaveta Kozlova, the series highlights unique blends of European and Indigenous musical forms. Instituto Cervantes New York concludes the series with Villancicos and Dances – Mexico & Peru, featuring chamber arrangements of festive and sacred works. A rich musical scene from 17th and 18th-century New Spain blended European forms with Indigenous motifs. Harp and guitar (vihuela) were the instruments that prevailed in the chamber music of the time. This program highlights the unique interplay of these plucked instruments through pieces by prominent Mexican and Peruvian composers. Entry & Seating Policy To ensure a smooth experience for everyone, please note our entry guidelines: • Members & Donors (Priority Entry): Instituto Cervantes New York members and those who secured their spot via donation are guaranteed priority entry. • Free Ticket Holders: We highly recommend arriving early! Seating is limited and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. No seats are reserved for general admission. Performers · Amanda Beranek, harp · Dani Zanuttini-Frank, guitar · And guests Program · Villancico Manuel de Sumaya · Sonata para violín y bajo continuo Juan Gutiérrez de Padilla · Instrumental arrangement of a villancico Codex Martínez Compañón · Tonada El Congo and Lanchas para bailar From Mexican archives · Harp solo Duration: 60 minutes Image: Fragment from Francisco de Zurbaran’s The Adoration of the Shepherds (1638). --- After the concert, we invite you to enjoy a glass of Torres wine and an opportunity to engage in an informal conversation with the musicians and fellow music lovers—a perfect way to continue the evening in the warm spirit of community that defines Amster Yard Sounds. Amster Yard Sounds is proudly sponsored by Torres, one of Spain’s most respected and internationally admired wine families. With more than 150 years of winemaking heritage, Torres has built a global presence that includes the United States, where Marimar Torres founded Marimar Estate in California in 1986, bringing the family’s tradition of quality and innovation to American soil.