Orígenes: Voice and Percussion Through The Ages

Orígenes: voice and percussion through the ages, adapted from our virtual program “Orígenes: Exploring the Spanish and Latin-American Renaissance,” is a bilingual program curated by Mexican-born mezzo-soprano Cecilia Duarte and Spanish-born percussionist Jesús Pacheco. The program explores the development of voice and percussion instruments with a focus on Spanish and Latin American cultures. Featuring music from the Renaissance to the present day, singers and percussionists showcase the development of voice and percussion across time. From the earliest forms of musical expression to contemporary soundscapes, Orígenes immerses students in a journey through time, revealing the diverse colors and textures of Spanish and Latin American musical heritage.

Recipient of a 2025 Early Music America Engagement Award, and underwritten in part by Kathleen Moore and Steve Homer.

 

Student Reflections

Hear student responses to seeing Orígenes performed onstage as part of the ExxonMobil Discovery Series at The Hobby Center for the performing arts!

Ars Lyrica Houston partners with Arts Connect Houston to bring its programming to Houston schools and communities.
”Orígenes: voice and percussion through the ages” performances are also funded in part by the City of Houston through Houston Arts Alliance.