In Shohola, take in 'Visions of Spain'

SHOHOLA — An invitation to listen so some oldies on Labor Day Weekend is not so unusual — except that some of these oldies are 480 years old. The “Visions of Spain” Event sponsored by the Barryville Area Arts Association, in collaboration with The Hispanic Society of America, will include live Spanish Guitar music by Peter Kolesar, including “Pavan,” written by Luis Milan around 1536. It’s from the first printed book of music for the guitar/vihuela. (The vihuela is an ancestor of the guitar, which was something of a cross between the guitar and the lute.)
Other “hits” from the early days include “Guardame las Vacas”, written by Luis de Narvares in 1538, and “Danza Espanola” written by Gaspar Sanz for the Spanish Baroque guitar in 1674. There may also be 19th Century classics like “Romanza Anonimo” and/or flamenco by Farruca, Soleares or Sequidillas.
That should put everyone in the mood for the presentation being given by Stephanie McClure, Museum Department registrar of The Hispanic Society of America in New York City. She’ll take her audience on an artistic tour of Spain’s provinces, courtesy of the 14 “Visions of Spain” murals by Joaquin Sorolla y Bastida.
In addition to her presentation, The Hispanic Society will highlight images from its collection for a standing exhibit that will be on display at the Artists Market throughout the month of September. It includes 16 prints that will help viewers appreciate the diversity and depth of Spanish art and the role Hispanic heritage continues to play in our lives.
This celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month is taking place Sept. 3, 4-6 p.m., at the Artists’ Market Community Center, 114 Richardson Ave., Shohola. Free admission and complimentary refreshments provided. For more information, visit http://barryvilleareaarts.org/OurCurrentProjects.html.