Chorus Information
Conjunto Nuevo Mundo
Juan Pedro Gaffney R.
Information last updated: 2008-06-01
Status:
Current
Basic Information
| Description: | This is a professional-level, multicultural, special interest performing group, open to the general public (if qualified.) |
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| Web Address: | http://www.corohispano.org/ |
| Year Estab: | 1975 |
| Mission: | To perform professionally the vocal and vocal-instrumental ensemble repertories of the Hispanic World, and also to establish this music as a familiar part of modern concert repertory. |
| Emphasis: | Vocal chamber-music of the Hispanic World, from the 12th to the 20th centuries. This embraces the Cantigas from the court of Alfonso el Sabio, sung in medieval Galician, Sephardic songs sung in Ladino, the Llibre Vermell, sung in medieval Catal?°n and Latin, Villancicos and Romances from the Spanish Renaissance Cancioneros, part-songs, cantatas, solo and ensemble vocal literature through the 20th century, and the entire span of art and ethnic music composed in the Am?©ricas from the 17th century forward. |
| Size: | Five vocalists, six instrumentalists |
| Concerts/Year: | Three repertoires/year; four to six concerts/reper |
| Auditions: | Yes, held by appointment throughout the year (call (415) 864-4681.) |
| Dues: | No |
| Dress: | Varies with programming. Basic dress: Women: black dress with accompanying item of color; men: black trousers, with white or off-white guayabera. |
| Rehearsals: | Ad hoc, according to seasonal engagements, , , , |
Categories
| Type of Music: | Classical Church/Sacred Contemporary Early Music Operetta Ethnic/Folk Gospel Christmas |
Type of Chorus: | Ethnic Holiday |
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| Rehearse City: | San Francisco | ||
| Region: | San Francisco | ||
| Audition Req'd: | Y | ||
Chorus Contact Information
| Mailing Address: | Instituto Pro M??sica de California, 295 Sanchez Street, San Francisco, 94114 |
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| Phone: | (415) 864-4681 |
Other Information
| Related Groups: | No; however, Conjunto Nuevo Mundo works regularly in conjunction with the Coro Hispano de San Francisco (see separate listing in this directory), and according to repertory programming, with the Orquesta Pro Musica De San Francisco. |
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| Discography: | See entry under Coro Hispano de San Francisco. |
| Bibliography: | See entry under Coro Hispano de San Francisco. |