The Capilla de Luis de Lucena hosted the second day of the 2026 Guadalajara Ancient Music Season on 14 November, with all three performances fully booked. A total of 120 attendees enjoyed a programme that intertwined 16th-century music with the historical and artistic surroundings of the venue.
The ensemble El concierto de violines, comprising David Alonso Molina, Soko Yoshida, and Carlos Leal Cardín, performed “Fantasías, himnos y villanescas,” a programme dedicated to exploring the musical connections between Spain and Italy. The repertoire included works by Antonio de Cabezón, pieces from the Cancionero de Uppsala, and compositions by Adrián Willaert.
The unique architecture and decoration of the chapel enhanced the performance, reflecting Luis de Lucena's ties to Italy and the artistic influence of his time in Rome. Javier Toquero, the Councillor for Culture, remarked, “Listening to this repertoire in the Capilla de Luis de Lucena allows us to appreciate the relationship between music, art, and history. The compositions and the space that hosts them speak to the cultural links between Spain and Italy in the 16th century.”
The season will conclude on 21 November at 20:00 in the Iglesia de Santiago Apóstol, featuring Entrebescant and the programme “Las Cantigas de Alfonso X ‘el Sabio’ and Martín Codax.” Admission is free until capacity is reached.
