The Concello de Ames, through its Culture Department, is once again hosting a dedicated programme to celebrate Santa Icía, the patron saint of musicians. Throughout the upcoming week, various concerts will be held to commemorate music week.
The Municipal School of Music of Ames will launch the programme with a concert on Tuesday, 17 November, at 18:00 in the auditorium of the Casa da Cultura in Milladoiro. Tickets are available through the electronic box office.
This inaugural concert will showcase the talent, effort, and passion of the students through a diverse repertoire filled with surprises. Attendees can expect performances from violin, guitar, and piano groups, as well as vocal ensembles and musical combos, highlighting a range of musical styles and proposals.
On Thursday, 19 November, at 20:30, “Territorio Regueifa” will take place at the Casa da Cultura in Bertamiráns. This performance combines theatre, humour, music, and improvisation, featuring two regueifeiros and a regueifeira who will introduce the art of regueifa—its origins, evolution, and relevance today. The show blends educational elements with theatrical scenes, including the first regueifa in history and the role of women in the world of rhymed improvisation. The audience will also participate in an introductory class on oral improvisation, culminating in a grand musical celebration.
To conclude music week, a unique concert will be held on Sunday, 22 November, at 19:00 in the auditorium of the Casa da Cultura in Bertamiráns. This Santa Icía concert will feature performances by the Follas Novas Polyphonic Choir from La Coruña, the San Lourenzo Choir from Belesar in Baiona, and the Bugallido Polyphonic Choir from Ames.
