#AmsterYardSoundsClassical: California Frontiers

The new Amster Yard Sounds: Classical series returns this Autumn with a fantastic program of sacred music: California Frontiers.
About this Event

Concert III — California Frontiers

Amster Yard Sounds: Classical is back for the Autumn 2026 season! Curated by soprano Elizaveta Kozlova, the series showcases early repertoires that traveled between Spain and the Americas. Instituto Cervantes New York is proud to present California Frontiers, a curated collection of Franciscan mission repertoire written for small forces.

The first settlement in Alta California was established at San Diego harbor in 1769. Over the next 50 years, Franciscan missions were established along the coast as far north as present-day Sonoma. Music was central to life in these communities. This concert invites listeners into the world of sacred music composed during the peak of the missions' prosperity.

Entry & Seating Policy

To ensure a smooth experience for everyone, please note our entry guidelines:

• Members & Donors (Priority Entry): Instituto Cervantes New York members and those who secured their spot via donation are guaranteed priority entry.
• Free Ticket Holders: We highly recommend arriving early! Seating is limited and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. No seats are reserved for general admission.

Program

Juan Bautista Sancho (1772-1830)

· Missa en sol

I. Kyrie

II. Gloria

Santiago de Murcia (1673–1739)

· Zarambeques

Anonymous

· Que suave

Anonymous from Santa Clara Mission Ms. No. 3 (ca. 1813)

· Alleluia

· Veni Sancte Spiritus

Anonymous

· O Rey de corazones!

Fray Narciso Durán (1776-1846)

· Canon a la Virgen

Santiago de Murcia (1673–1739)

· Cumbees

· Credo Artanense

Attributed to Ignacio de Jerusalem (1710-1769)

· Missa en re

· Quoniam tu solus

Duration: 60 minutes

All score editions from the California missions are generously provided by Craig Russel. Special thanks to California Missions Foundations for facilitating the connection.

Image: Santa Barbara Mission (1905) by Theodore Wores.

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After the concert, we invite you to enjoy a glass of Torres wine and an opportunity to engage in an informal conversation with the musicians and fellow music lovers—a perfect way to continue the evening in the warm spirit of community that defines Amster Yard Sounds.

Amster Yard Sounds is proudly sponsored by Torres, one of Spain’s most respected and internationally admired wine families. With more than 150 years of winemaking heritage, Torres has built a global presence that includes the United States, where Marimar Torres founded Marimar Estate in California in 1986, bringing the family’s tradition of quality and innovation to American soil.