Sicilian evening in the castle: a festival of sounds and delights!

Sicilian evening in the castle: a festival of sounds and delights!

On July 23, a very special “Sicilian evening” takes place in Basthorst Castle. Organized by the Schweriner Volkszeitung, the event is among other things by the popular Tatort-star Andreas Hoppe enriched, who has a special preference for Sicilian cuisine. Culinary spoiled, guests can also look forward to rousing flamenco from the north German guitarist Max Herzog.

The event aims to offer a creative platform for inspiration and networking, all about Italian and Mediterranean influences. The musical program promises empathetic compositions from Duke and pieces by Grandco-Grossmeister such as Paco de Lucía and Livio Gianola, and is enriched by the ancient sounds of the baroque guitar.

The roots of the flamenco

Flamenco has a fascinating story that goes back to the ancient Greeks. The flamenco guitar is not just an instrument, but a symbol of cultural exchange. Their roots combine influences of Greek, Roman, Moorish, Jewish and Roma traditions. This fascinating mosaic manifests itself in the connection between Andalusia and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, where the sea acts as a connecting element. The exchange between Andalusian ports and South America shaped Flamenco and secured a special place in music history.

The flamenco guitar was created about 170 years ago and developed from the purely vocal music that was previously accompanied by rhythmic clapping. The instruments of the father of modern guitar, Antonio de Torres, played a decisive role in this development. Bruné reports that Torres' models became known as "Spanish guitars" and originally addressed the Gypsy-Flamenco players, who at that time did most of the market.

The legacy of the baroque guitar

The baroque guitar, which is considered the forerunner of modern classic and flamenco guitar, was developed by Antonio de Torres in Spain. It exemplifies the sound differences: While the flamenco guitar is lighter and lively, the classic guitar offers a different sound world. Interestingly, the flamenco guitar can assert itself on stage with its increased volume, as it is designed to compete with vocals and dance.

Visitors to the event in Basthorst Castle can look forward to a varied program that celebrates the rich history and the cultural meaning of Flamenco. From baroque works to new compositions, guests are offered an exciting musical evening, which puts the soul and spirit of the Sicilian and Andalusian culture in the foreground. The musical exchange between these two passionate cultures will definitely be an unforgettable experience that invites you to marvel and enjoy.

For all music lovers and interested parties, this Sicilian evening will be an event of not too negligible importance, in which not only the delicacies were the focus, but also the musical delights.