Orchestra of New Spain presents
Pastorela at the Cathedral
You may have seen it before, but Nativity stories and carols can always be heard again, and this year the updated Pastorela program of last year finds us in the magnificent Neo Gothic church known as National Cathedral Shrine of the Virgin of Guadalupe.
The National Cathedral Shrine of the Virgin of Guadalupe received the prestigious designation of National Shrine in Oct 2023. We were graciously invited by Rector Jesus Belmontes to present a very Catholic Christmas story to parishioners and friends of ONS.
Stage director Jendi Tarde and Artistic Director Grover Wilkins along with singers and musicians from the Orchestra of New Spain present La Pastorela, a staged production depicting the Nativity story told through the eyes of Mexican villagers as they follow the star of Bethlehem. The dramatized and costumed telling brings to life repertory of Spain and the New World through moving 17th and 18th century villancicos, providing a unique Spanish language Christmas program of compelling music and characters.
Soloists are Jenny Ivanovna Morales, Erin Roth Thomas, Jendi Tarde, David Thompson and Will Derusha, along with violinist Thane Isaac in a featured role.
