The Coral Magnum Mysterium of Estepona will host its traditional concert commemorating the Feast of Santa Cecilia on Saturday, 21 November, at 20:00, in the Church of Our Lady of Carmen. Under the title ‘Caminos de Esperanza’, the choir, directed by Brigitta Kovács and accompanied by pianist Claudio Gómez Martínez, will perform a varied programme featuring popular pieces from different eras and nationalities in honour of the Patroness of Music, Santa Cecilia. Admission is free until capacity is reached.
Concert programme
- Cantate Domino - K. Jenkins
- Gloria in excelsis Deo - M. Garau
- There is Peace - J. Papoulis
- Por qué cantamos - A. Favero
- Battle of Jericho - Traditional Spiritual, arr. M. Hayes
- Salve Regina, Mater Beata - Handel
- Lord, I Know I Been Changed - Traditional Spiritual, arr. L Shackley
- Gabriel’s Oboe - E. Morricone
- Nerea izango zen - J. Busto
- Te Iwi E - Traditional Māori
About coral magnum mysterium
Founded in 1987, the Coral Magnum Mysterium has been active in Estepona for nearly 40 years. Originally named “Villa de Estepona”, the choir began as a chamber choir focused on the study and performance of Spanish and European polyphony from the Renaissance and Baroque periods. Over the years, the choir has expanded its musical horizons, delving into popular and religious music from Latin America, Eastern Europe, and particularly Sephardic music. Its repertoire also includes contemporary popular and religious music.
In 1992, it was established as a non-profit cultural association to promote the study and practice of quality polyphonic choral music. The choir is a member of the Malacitana Federation of Choirs, the Andalusian Confederation, and the Spanish Choral Confederation. Since 1995, Miguel Ángel Garrido Sánchez, an emeritus professor at the Manuel Carra Professional Conservatory in Málaga, has served as the choir's principal director, with Brigitta Kovács currently holding this position.
