El paisatge sonor de Palamós entre 1770 i 1850: l'església de Santa Maria i el convent de Nostra Senyora de Gràcia

Authors

  • Anna Maria Anglada i Mas

Abstract

The music landscape in Palamós between 1770 and 1850 was basically formed by two spaces: Santa Maria Church and Nostra Senyora de Gràcia Convent, known as the Augustinians Convent. These places carried out an intense religious activity, which took place both inside and outside the churches. The two institutions were located at opposite ends of the town and their relations were marked by episodes of intense rivalry. The musical endeavours primarily involved the building of the organ and the payment of organists, together with the expenses of teaching the boys choir and the hiring of bands of musicians for processions, dances on the town squares and festivals, notably including the feast of the town's patron Saint John. The figure of Joan Vicens, an Augustinian friar of the convent, became prominent after corroborating his entry into the Cathedral of San Juan, Puerto Rico. He was a great promoter of music during his time as the head of the cathedral choir, taking care of its financing in order to make its activity possible.

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2018-01-09

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