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Musica Transalpina is proud to present the first known American performance of Emperor Leopold’s Missa pro defunctis, which he composed for the death of the Empress Margaret Theresa in 1673.  The marriage between the Infanta Margaret Theresa and Holy Roman Emperor Leopold I. was one of the most important dynastic alliances in history, so her untimely death was of immense historical significance, ultimately leading to the extinction of the Spanish branch of the House of Habsburg.  It was also personally devastating to the Emperor.  We are recreating the music that accompanied this historic event, and now you get to hear it.

 
Join us for this and other moving compositions by Habsburg court composers for two performances:

Free liturgical performance:

Thursday April 3, 2025 at 7 P. M.

Ss. Peter & Paul
515 West Opp Street
Wilmington, CA 90744

Tickets are not required for Thursday’s performance.

Concert performance:

Sunday April 6, 2025 at 7:30 PM

The Parish Church of St. Andrew
311 North Raymond Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91103

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