Spring 2011: The Foundation for Iberian Music celebrates the 400th anniversary of the eminent Spanish composer Tomás Luis de Victoria with performances and events.  The Spanish composer was born in 1548 and died 27 August 1611.  The celebration will include a performance of his most famous Requiem and “Canticum Nativitatis Domini.”

In the coming year, the Foundation for Iberian Music is co-presenting a number of performances and events that honor the life and artistic work of Victoria.

In the spring, The Instituto Cervantes New York is hosting a conversation and lecture about the life and work of Victoria on April 2, 2011 at 5 pm.  For more information click here.

Also this spring, the Tallis Scholars and director Peter Phillips are performing the Victoria’s choral works on Saturday, April 2, 2011 at 8:00 at the Church of St. Mary the Virgin (145 W. 46^th Street).   Co-sponsored by the Miller Theatre at the Columbia University School of the Arts, this event will present Victoria’s grandest compositions, including the monumental Requiem.  For more information click here.

On April 3, 2011 at 7:30 pm the Church of the Holy Family will present a concert entitled “Polifonía española de los siglos dieciséis y diecisiete.”  This concert will feature compositions by Victoria performed by the Holy Family Choir.