The Bremen ensemble Los Temperamentos and the Lima (Peru)-based Ballet Folclórico Nacional del Perú present a unique concert evening with Festejo Peruano: The programme features the fascinating music of the famous codex "Martinez Compañón" and authentic dances choreographed especially for the occasion in elaborate original costumes. Together, the two ensembles bring Peruvian music of the 18th century back to life, reflecting an unsuspected cultural diversity of European, African and indigenous roots; recorded and transported into the present in arrangements by ensemble leader Néstor F. Cortés Garzón.
In this concert, not only many different nations, instrumentalists, singers and dancers meet, but also two centuries, two epochs. As early music specialists, Los Temperamentos have toured concert stages all over the world, presenting their very own, unmistakable sound, which always oscillates between the 'then' and the 'now' and is particularly praised for its vitality. Again and again, the young musicians convince with their effervescent joy of playing at international festivals and now bring their passion for Latin American music to Bremen with Festejo Peruano. In combination with the moving choreographies of the professional dancers of the Ballet Folclórico Nacional, the artists create a unique atmosphere.

12 musicians: vocals, baroque violins, baroque viola, traverso, baroque violoncello, double bass, baroque guitar/lute, harpsichord, percussion
8 dancers

The ensemble for Latin American music Los Temperamentos presents a unique concert evening with Festejo Peruano: The programme features the fascinating music of the famous codex "Martinez Compañón", one of the most valuable documents of South American music history. Peruvian music of the 18th century reflects an unsuspected cultural diversity of European, African and indigenous roots; recorded and transported into the present in arrangements by the ensemble leader Néstor F. Cortés Garzón. The style of Cortés Garzón's recreations creates unique timbres and a highly individual ensemble sound; the works blur the boundaries between eras, styles and nations.
In this concert, not only international instrumentalists and singers meet, but also artists and music from the past and present. As early music specialists, Los Temperamentos have toured concert stages all over the world, presenting a very personal, unmistakable sound that always oscillates between the 'then' and the 'now' and is particularly praised for its vitality. Again and again, the young musicians convince with their effervescent joy of playing and their passion for Latin American music at festivals worldwide.

10-12 musicians: vocals, baroque violins, baroque viola, traverso, baroque violoncello, double bass, baroque guitar/lute, harpsichord, percussion

When, after a hard day's work in the Colombian Choco, one could finally drift comfortably down the river and the water set the tempo and rhythm of life, those soulful verses and melodies were created that Los Temperamentos take up in this programme. Agua bajo literally means "downstream" and at the same time stands for the very art of improvising songs and poems that has been passed down from generation to generation in Colombia for centuries.
The focus of this programme is on the rich and varied musical tradition of Colombia, whose strong African roots are particularly evident in the music of Palenque.Palenque is still the name given to the villages that escaped slaves founded in order to build up their own existence. Here, in complete isolation, unique traditions emerged as early as the 16th century, which Néstor Cortés takes up in his compositions and arrangements and interweaves with the baroque sound language of Europe and its instruments to create a unique sound experience.
Los Temperamentos deliberately blur the boundaries between genres and eras and put the music itself in the foreground.In this way, the audience not only experiences the lively coexistence of different cultures and epochs (audible in the exciting combination of special instruments, languages and musical styles), but also the joy of playing of the international ensemble around the artistic director and native Colombian Néstor Fabián Cortés Garzón, which has been praised many times by the press and is directly transmitted.

8-10 musicians: vocals, baroque violins, traverso/gaita, baroque violoncello, baroque guitar/lute, harpsichord, percussion

Iguanas, parrots, snakes and vultures form the framework for this programme, in which everything revolves around baroque ostinati, dances and elaborate variations that are connected in various ways with the animal kingdom. Whether they call for an ecstatic dance like the famous "Los Pollos", tell of Mexican village life or sing of the beloved "little pigeon"; already centuries ago, people and societies across continents connected through the playing of these melodies, which were already widespread in the Baroque era through oral tradition. Composers were also inspired by them, and so eventually even the courtly music of Europe was influenced by the well-known folk songs. Even today, these baroque 'cornerstones' are a living part of culture in many places, such as "Los Pollos" (the chickens), a song that every child in Mexico can whistle along to like the children in this country whistle "Alle mein Entchen"...
Works from Mexico, Colombia, Peru, Spain, etc.

9-10 musicians: vocals, baroque violins, traverso, baroque violoncello, baroque guitar/lute, harpsichord, percussion

Seafaring was a significant theme throughout the 17th and 18th centuries. On the one hand, it was a means of trade and a romanticized place of longing for many adventurers. On the other hand, it represented danger. Armed conflicts, raids and storms were not uncommon, and contributed to the creation of myths ashore. The "Matelots" (sailors) became popular theater characters in Baroque France, while buccaneers and pirates mingled in the action. Musical storms were composed and ballads narrated adventures and romances on the high seas.

With baroque music from the Caribbean, the Mediterranean, the Netherlands and England
7-8 musicians: Voice, Baroque violins, Traverso, Baroque cello, Baroque guitar / lute, Harpsichord, (Percussion)

What do you think of when you hear the word stereo? Audio technology? Headphones? Intended for a modern world and not for a concert with early music...!? Combined with the term ciacona, it suddenly results in a contrasting mixture of old Baroque traditions with a 21st century listening experience, this is what the new Los Temperamentos program is all about. The ensemble picks up various ostinato basses from Europe and Latin America and brings these centuries-old sounds to the stage in a familiar, lively and innovative way with a modern face. There is no trace of dusty baroque sounds! Ciacona Stereo means experiencing Baroque in the here and now, brought to the present with the knowledge of the historical sound quality. Experience masterful works of European composers, colorful sounds from the Caribbean or let yourself be carried away by musical romances into pastoral dreams.

Including works by G.Fr. Handel, J.H. Schmelzer, J.-H. D'Anglebert, as well as works from Mexico, Peru and Venezuela
7 musicians: vocals, baroque violins, recorders, baroque violoncello, baroque guitar/lute, harpsichord

In this concert, Los Temperamentos will lead the audience into times long ago and places far away; into the Spanish speaking world of 300 years ago. This was a world continuously in a state of change – as our world is now. With the program, “Entre dos Tiempos”, the Ensemble brings a colourful and exciting concert to the stage that is intensified by the rhythmic and dance elements of baroque music from Latin America and Southern Europe. The title encompasses the sense of a duality of human life, of music and overarching existence. The program incorporates emotions and exotic cross rhythms of South America’s pre colonization which finds itself spanning the divide between European and pre European culture. The music reflects life, as life itself was a dance continually changing its beat.

With pieces from Middle and South America as well as southern Europe.
7-8 musicians

In this program it is all about Love and Madness. The ensemble addresses a question as old as mankind itself: Can there be passion without insanity? Is passion, after all, emerging from insanity? During the concert, the audience is introduced to the baroque composers’ various takes on this matter and as usually Los Temperamentos add to those works their unique Latin American-European inspired way of interpretation. The ensemble will present works by famous Baroque composers as well as rediscovered treasures by still unknown masters: A music full of wild thirst for revenge and baroque reverie interwoven with wonderful intimate moments and lively, danceable improvisations.

A.o. with works by F. Mancini, J. Eccles and P. Giramo
7 musicians

ʺEl Galeón 1600ˮ represents the voyage between two worlds: a journey taken by many after the European conquest of Latin America. Whether rich or poor, aristocrat or slave, the travelers carried their cultural heritage with them which resulted in a unique blend of traditions of the Southern and Northern hemispheres. Los Temperamentos traces their path in a musical way as they revive those travelers’ lively spirit for adventure and nostalgia for the past with an extraordinary repertoire of sentimental songs as well as lively Tonadas and instrumental music. Baroque music from Italy and Latin America will be performed to convey the complex mix of musical traditions that emerged in this eventful century.

A.o. with works from the ʺArchivo Musical de Chiquitosˮ and composers such as T. Merula, A. Stradella and D. Scarlatti
6 musicians

The arrival of the European »Conquistadores« in the Caribbean at the end of the fifteenth century with the intention of claiming the Americas for themselves marked the dawn of a new era. This brutal beginning led to the radical extermination of entire cultures, whose traditions were irretrievably lost. Despite this massive loss, a few traces of indigenous musical practices survived in many different forms, such as in the music brought back by the Europeans from the “Old World” and in that of the people taken from Africa to be used as slaves. South American music that returned with the Europeans made its own impact as well, particularly on the Iberian Peninsula and the then Spanish-ruled Netherlands and Naples. This program shows a summary of several hundred years of cultural and musical history.


A.o. with works by A. Bertali, J.Klein, J. Marín and from the peruvian Codex »Martínez Compañón«
5 musicians

The forty days of Lent, which in Christianity serves as a time of contemplation and preparation for the feast of Easter, is one of the major sources of inspiration for composers of European liturgical music. Inthe Baroque Era there were a great variety of compositions that are based on the theme of Lent. "Los Temperamentos" performs a selection of compositions in contrasting styles in this program. The ensemble repeatedly emphasises new aspects of the old famous compositions and introduces audiences to obscure, forgotten compositions. For example they perform a variety of music ranging from the dramatic works of Caldara to the intimate songs of the East Frisian composer Erlebach. Born in Esens the musician and composer is one of the less performed of the baroque masters, although his works show great skill and emotionality.

With works by Caldara, Erlebach, Telemann, etc.
5-7 musicians

The program combines South American and European Christmas music. It includes a variety of diverse baroque sounds ranging from Mexican Marizapalos songs to adaptations of traditional German Christmas chants. Los Temperamentos present a mixture of contemplative and cheerful instrumental and vocal compositions that reflect the festive customs of their different cultures. Amongst others this concert comprises works of the Peruvian codex “Martínez Compañón” - an impressive contemporary witness of the Christianization in 17th and 18th century Latin America - and European music from Italy by such composers as Domenico Zipoli or the rarely performed but all the more interesting Cristofaro Caresana.

6-8 Musicians