Before starting, you must understand that this video is made to publicize Holy Week in Seville for the foreign public, and especially its music, which is very unknown to the rest of the world and are masterful works, with a prayer character, That lift you to the highest level of Faith. Also clarify that the images you will see are not figures, they are sacred images, highly venerated, most of them from several centuries ago, they have been in procession for 500 years, because in the eyes of a Sevillian Catholic, these images are the Representation of Jesus Christ and the Virgin Mary. Understanding this point I begin the description.
It is well known that Holy Week in Seville is the best in the world, as it has the largest number of sacred images in the world and also the greatest processional luxury of all Holy Weeks. In it we also find his processional music, sublime works from different periods. That is why it is the most visited Holy Week in the world.
One of the most distinctive and emotional aspects of the Holy Week in Seville, Spain, is the religious music that accompanies the processions of the brotherhoods. These are the funeral marches, solemn and expressive compositions that create a unique atmosphere in the streets of the city.
The funeral marches are played by bands of wind and percussion instruments, or sometimes by brass bands or string orchestras. They have a long and rich history, dating back to the 19th century, when they were influenced by the European musical tradition. Some of the most famous composers of funeral marches are Manuel López Farfán, Abel Moreno, Manuel Font de Anta, and Antonio Pantión.
The funeral marches have different styles and forms, depending on the mood and the moment of the procession. Some are slow and mournful, others are more lively and hopeful. Some are dedicated to specific images of Christ or the Virgin, others are inspired by biblical scenes or historical events.
The funeral marches are not only music, but also a form of expression and devotion for the people of Seville. They reflect their feelings, their faith, their culture, and their identity. They are also a way of honoring and accompanying the images of their beloved patrons. The funeral marches are a treasure of the musical heritage of Seville, and a source of inspiration and admiration for many visitors.
In this video, you will see and hear some of the most representative and beautiful funeral marches of the Holy Week in Seville. You will also learn more about their history, their composers, and their meaning. You will discover a fascinating and unknown aspect of the religious and artistic tradition of Seville, and you will feel the emotion and the passion that these marches evoke in the hearts of the Sevillians.
In this video we bring a compilation of funeral and sad marches from Sevillian Holy Week.
Put on your headphones and enjoy🎧
Playlist (SAD VERSION):
1. AMARGURAS, 0:00- 7:19: Dedicated to: “Virgin Amargura”. Seville.
2. LA MADRUGÁ, 7:23 - 14:45: Dedicated to the Day of “La Madrugá of Seville”
3. VIRGEN DEL VALLE, 14:48 - 18:45: Dedicated to “Virgin of The Valley”, Seville.
4. SOLEÁ DAME LA MANO, 18:48 - 24:34: Dedicated to Virgin of “Esperanza de Triana” Seville.
5. JESÚS DE LAS PENAS, 24:36 - 28:14: Dedicated to “Jesús de Las Penas”, Seville.
6. MATER MEA, 28:16-33:25: No dedication to any Brotherhood.
7. IONE, 33:25-39:13: No dedication to any Brotherhood.
8. MACARENA, 39:16-43:34: Dedicated to Virgin “Macarena”. Seville.
9. SOLEDAD FRANCISCANA, 43:35-51:05: Dedicated to the Virgin of “La Soledad de Sanbuenaventura”, Seville.
10. TUS DOLORES SON MIS PENAS, 51:09-56:16: Dedicated to “María Santisima de los Dolores”, Seville.
Thanks to: Pablo Anaya; Video of “Amarguras”. Juan Lebron for Semana Santa 1992.
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