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It’s not every day you hear 16th-century melodies floating through an Axarquia museum. But Nerja’s about to get a taste of Renaissance cool. This Thursday, October 30, the Arianna Ensemble, a four-piece group from Norway, will transform the Museo de Nerja into something out of an old European court. Specialising in Renaissance folk music, they’re bringing a set that spans centuries and borders, from the warm harmonies of Italy and Spain to the haunting tunes of Sweden and Norway. Forget the usual museum hush, this concert promises to be immersive. Expect voices that echo like cathedral choirs, instruments that sound straight out of a Shakespeare scene, and an atmosphere that blends art, history, and raw human emotion. And the best part? It’s completely free. Doors open at 8 PM, and entry’s first come, first served, so if you want a seat, don’t turn up on Spanish time. A trip through Europe with no passport required The ensemble’s repertoire is a musical map of the Renaissance. Audiences will drift from the elegance of French courts to the rustic rhythms of rural Spain, stopping off in England and Germany along the way. It’s a reminder that, long before streaming or Spotify playlists, music was already crossing borders, being traded, adapted, reinvented. The organisers describe it as “an immersive cultural experience”, and they’re not overselling it. For one night, Nerja’s museum, usually home to archaeological treasures from the nearby Cueva de Nerja, becomes a living time capsule, where the past hums through the present. Culture with a Mediterranean twist Since opening in 2011, the Museo de Nerja has built a quiet reputation as one of the most underrated cultural venues. This event just adds another layer: there’s still room for moments of stillness, beauty, and the strange magic of old music made new again. Read here more news from Axarquia.
