Madrid in the Baroque Era: An Exhibition Brings 18th-Century Music Back to Life

Échos du baroque (Echoes of the Baroque) is an original exhibition that brings Spanish 18th-century music back to life through a series of period objects, presented in an equally historical setting. Musical scores, instruments such as a two-key oboe, castanets, a fan depicting a dance scene, librettos, costumes, and engravings illustrate the musical world of Juan de Goyeneche—within the palace that was once his home.

This palace is located in the heart of the village of Nuevo Baztán, about 50 kilometers east of Madrid. Juan de Goyeneche founded the village from scratch in the 18th century to establish a glassworks factory there.At the time, music was everywhere: in theaters, churches, on the streets, in public squares, and palaces. It will also accompany the exhibition itself, with two concerts scheduled in parallel on Saturday, May 17, and Saturday, June 21.

Exhibition “Échos du baroque”
Until June 29, 2025, open daily except Mondays and May 1st
Address: Calle del Arco 1, Nuevo Baztán, Spain

Concerts:

  • Concert: Fleurs de musique. Suites and Sonatas
    Saturday, May 17 at 12:30 p.m. — Performed by Ars Combinatoria
    Church of San Francisco Javier, Nuevo Baztán
  • Concert: Nuevos aires en la música instrumental: la sonata en tiempos de Goyeneche
    Saturday, June 21 at 12:30 p.m.
    Church of San Francisco Javier, Nuevo Baztán

https://www.comunidad.madrid/centros/centro-interpretacion-nuevo-baztan