Orígenes: voice and percussion, 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. A group of singers and percussionists will perform impassioned music from the Renaissance to the present day, showcasing how voice and percussion developed through the ages. Featured instruments will include gongs, bells, vibraphone, and drums. Students will learn how these instruments were used for communication, accompanying people through the everyday human experience: from festive celebrations to poignant moments of sorrow and drama. 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.

We are excited to curate and present another children’s performance for our upcoming outreach season! Contact us at info@arslyricahouston.org about bringing the show to your community.

ExxonMobil Discovery Series:
Orígenes: voice and percussion through the ages (bilingual)

Ars Lyrica Houston is proud to return to the ExxonMobil Discovery Series Performance at the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts for the second year in a row! We’re offering six performances of our newly curated, educational, and bilingual play Orígenes: voice and percussion through the ages, reaching around three thousand 5th graders from HISD, Spring ISD, Alien, Aldine, Pasadena, and Dickinson ISD.

When: January 14-16, 2025
Where: The Hobby Center (800 Bagby St, Google Maps)
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ExxonMobil Discovery Series:
Orígenes: voice and percussion through the ages (sensory-friendly)

Along with our main performances in January, Ars Lyrica Houston will team up with The ExxonMobil Discovery Series, once again, to create a sensory-friendly version of Orígenes: voice and percussion through the ages. This performance is specifically designed for individuals with sensory differences, cognitive or developmental disabilities, and those who benefit from a relaxed theater environment along with their families and caretakers. With the goal of making early music more accessible, we welcome all to join us for a unique and fun experience!

When: February 9, 2025
Where: The Hobby Center (800 Bagby St, Google Maps)
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