"Quasi celestial" concert in Valls: Josep Mateu Pérez and Josep Mateu Besora shine with early music

Josep Mateu Pérez and his son Josep Mateu Besora captivated Valls with a concert that sounded "almost heavenly." Instruments such as the positive organ, organetto, flabiol, and tambourine transported the audience centuries back, breaking the idea that all old music in the church is religious.

On May 12th, at the church of Sant Antoni, an acoustic jewel of the city, a show was experienced that blended tradition and interpretive precision. This evening is part of the Nits de Clàssics, a must-attend event in Alt Camp.

The impeccable performance of fascinating early music

Instruments and repertoire that resonate

The positive organ, a portable organ, was the sonic soul of the concert. Accompanied by flabiol, tambourine, tambourine, castanets, and other percussion instruments, the duo unfolded a rich and diverse repertoire. Medieval works and baroque pieces, both from the Iberian Peninsula and Italy, were played, surprising with their freshness and depth.

Secular music in the church

Although performed in a sacred space, the music was not religious. The evening highlighted the secular music of the time, created for festivals and celebrations, such as the well-known Ballo del Granduca, composed for a wedding. This perspective offers a broader and more interesting view of the ancient musical heritage.

The great research and dissemination work of the artists

A rigorous and passionate work

Josep Mateu and his son not only perform; they meticulously research each piece to respect historical authenticity. This investigative work is key to preserving and spreading a heritage that often remains confined to specialized circles.

Spreading heritage to the general public

With concerts like this, early music leaves the museum to reach everyone. Its cultural and emotional value becomes accessible, and people can enjoy an experience that expands the soul and inspires.

A concert to enjoy the senses and expand the soul

A unique experience in Valls

The acoustics of the church of Sant Antoni helped create an intimate and magical atmosphere, ideal for this music. The sound of the instruments, delicate yet vibrant, transported the audience to other times with a rare intensity.

The cultural and popular value of early music

The music performed is not only musical heritage but also living popular culture. Thanks to musicians like Josep Mateu and Besora, this legacy remains alive and accessible to new generations.

Who knows if we will always be able to enjoy shows like this, with artists who not only play but save our cultural history in such an elegant and intense way.

From Modernet we have recovered a recorded concert of Josep Mateu, father, and Josep Mateu, son, so you can enjoy this spectacular music if you could not attend the event on May 12th.