These age-old songs were collected on the orders of King Alfonso X, also known as 'the king of the three religions.' In his time, Christians, Jews, and Muslims lived together in harmony – and you can hear this reflected in the music. The rhythmic structures and themes of the songs mirror this unique cultural blending.

The Amsterdam Andalusian Orkest brings this musical journey to life with authentic instruments from the twelfth century. A unique experience where the past resonates anew.

• programme Excerpts from the Cantigas de Santa Maria - 100 Santa María, Strela do día, 353 Quen a omagen da Virgen e de séu Fillo honrrar, 116 Dereit’é de lume dar, 424 Pois que dos Reis Nóstro Sennor, 67 A Reínna grorïosa tant’ é de gran santidade | Excerpts from Andalusian classical music from the eleventh and twelfth centuries - Raml Maya Inssiraf Betayh, Darj Gribat Lhoussien, Inssiraf Qaym wa nisf Raml Maya, Darj Hijaz Machruiqi, Bessite Gribat Lhoussain, Nssiraf quddam Isstihlal