| THE 57th INTERNATIONAL CHOIR FESTIVAL OF HABANERAS AND POLYPHONY OF TORREVIEJA - 23rd to 30th of July 2011 |
| THE 57th INTERNATIONAL CHOIR FESTIVAL OF HABANERAS AND POLYPHONY OF TORREVIEJA 23rd to 30th of July 2011 This choir festival is a tribute to the sailors of Torrevieja (Alicante province), who for hundreds of years have sailed to trade with Cuba and over time brought these popular melodies back with them. The Torrevieja International Habaneras and Polyphony Competition is the most outstanding event of its type in Spain. Torrievieja on the shores of the Mediterranean has been hosting the competition since 1955. Its gentle songs serve as a point of encounter for people from many different countries. The festival is held in the “Eras de la Sal” (old salt deposits) and features the best choral groups in the genre from all over the world. As a prelude to the July event, there is usually a Children’s and Youth Habaneras Competition in May, where competing groups are obliged to perform a specific piece. Exported from Cuba the habanera is a type of Cuban popular dance music of the 19th century. It has a characteristic "Habanera rhythm", and is performed with sung lyrics. It was the first dance music from Cuba to be exported all over the world.The first Contest of Habaneras in Torrevieja was in 1955. The contest has now been declared to be of "International Tourist Interest". There are two categories: national and the international has become a reference point in the world of Choir Music. Miguel Hernández House-Museum. Orihuela Ode to a poet of the generation of '27. The house where poet Miguel Hernández lived with his family is not to be missed on a visit to Orihuela. . The house, now a museum, is a modest home from the beginning of the 20th century El Salvador Cathedral. Orihuela The Gothic church of Orihuela. Orihuela has had a cathedral since 1564, when the city was granted its bishopric. . El Salvador Cathedral is Orihuela’s most important parish church. It was built on the site of the Aljama Mosque Santa Justa y Rufina Church. Orihuela The church was built on a site where Christian worship existed during the Visigothic era.During Moslem rule it was a mosque.During the XV century building work began on the church in Gothic style Santiago Apóstol Church. Orihuela A gothic church but its sanctuary is Renaissance.It has one nave and side chapels.The main building is Gothic (Isabel).It has a pointed and splayed arch with archivolts decorated with plants.In the mullion the image of Santiago can be found.The High (...) Sea Museum. Santa Pola The history of Santa Pola. The museum is set in the 16th-century Castle Fortress, an example of Renaissance military architecture. . It has a monographic exhibition focusing on the history of Santa Pola El Huerto del Cura Garden. Elche The historic Elche Palm Grove has the UNESCO World Heritage designation and is Europe’s only palm forest. It contains nearly 200,000 date palms (Phoenix dactylifera), some of which have grown spontaneously Palmeral de Elche. Elche The Palmeral de Elche is one of the largest palm groves in Europe. This tree stand is today fragmented into different parts: the Municipal Park, and the Huerto del Cura, Huerto de la Torre, Hort del Gat, etc. Santo Domingo Convent or Old University. Orihuela Originally a Dominican convent but after the bull of 1569, privilege awarded by Pope Pío V, it became a University until its en closing in 1824 by Minister Calomarde. The convent has a rectangular floor plan. Santa María Basilica. Elche Built over the remains of a mosque. The performance of the Misterio de Elche mystery play, which takes place every year in this basilica, has been declared a festivity of International Tourist Interest. Altamira Palace. Elche Site of the Municipal Archaeological Museum.. The building is currently the site of the Municipal Archaeological Museum. The Palace was part of a fortification which served as accommodation to Jaime II of Aragon, Ramón Berenguer, Archaeology and History Museum of Elche. Elche A journey through the history of Elche.. The Palacio de Altamira is the site of this new concept in museums. . Discover Elche 's age-old artistic heritage. This was the idea behind the new Archaeology and History Museum, Monteagudo Castle. Murcia The castle is located on the top of a hill.This fortress is very well preserved.The archaeological remains found belong to the Islamic period.After the foundation of the town of Murcia (825), as well as serving as a fortress Monteagudo Castle. Murcia The name described the ruins located beside the Monteagudo Castle, dating from the Muslim period. These remains were previously part of a turreted rectangular space which was used as a recreation ground by the rulers of the taifas Murcia Museum of Fine Arts. Murcia Painting since the Middle Ages. The museum offers a journey through the history of art since the 15th century, and includes works from various different periods and styles. Murcia Cathedral Museum. Murcia Archaeology and religion. The museum was reopened in 2007 after full refurbishment and is set in the old Cathedral cloister, built in the 14th century. Its permanent exhibition contains a broad array of religious objects and many archaeological Murcia Cathedral. Murcia A 600-year-old construction.. Murcia Cathedral has many Renaissance and Baroque elements, although its interior is fundamentally Gothic. . Created in 1394 on the site of a former mosque. Murcia Archaeological Museum. Murcia Iberian tradition. It houses one of Spain's most complete collections of Iberian archaeological items from several sites in the Region of Murcia. Floridablanca Garden. Murcia The Floridablanca Garden is in one of the city's most typical neighbourhoods. The garden is a result of the romantic style of the 19 th century, whose last remaining vestiges are the large ficus specimens that border the central path. Church of San Nicolás de Bari. Murcia It is in the Baroque style, and dates from the Muslim period. It stands on the site of a mosque, which after the reconquest was converted into a church. | Habaneras and Poliphony International Contest Junior Habaneras and Poliphony Contest Soloist Singing Contest Choral Habaneras on the Beach Composition Prize Manuel Parada Best Places to Visit in Torrevieja San Nicolás de Bari Procathedral. Alicante The sombreness of the Herrera style.. It was built in the Herrera style with a single nave and several adjoining chapels. The main fronts of the cloister are from a pervious temple, from the 15th century, as is the bust-reliquary of Santa Felicitas. Santa María Church. Alicante The oldest church in the town of Alicante.Built on the site of a mosque.Built in the XIII century in Gothic style.After a fire in the XV century it had to be rebuilt.The façade is entirely Baroque. La Asegurada Municipal Museum. Alicante A good collection of Spanish art.. This municipal house turned museum is located next to Santa María church.. Inside is an interesting collection of 20th-century art donated to the town in 1976 by Eusebio Sempere, an artist from Alicante. Mining Museum. Unión, La Mining history. Here you can see the important mining heritage of La Unión. . Located in the Old Workers' Lyceum building, the collection comprises mining tools, scale models and a display of minerals, amongst other items. Santa Bárbara Castle. Alicante It is set on the Monte Benacantil hill, a location of great strategic value. It is so-called as it was captured from the Moors by prince Alfonso of Castile on the feast day of Santa Bárbara. Salzillo Museum. Murcia Dedicated to the famous sculptor Francisco Salzillo, born in 1707, the museum has various different rooms where you can see large sculptures created by the artist for the Easter week processions.
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