LLÍRIA IMPRESSIONS
[12 Minutes] Difficulty: IV
Bandurria I., Bandiurria II., Mandolina, Laud I, Laud II, Archilaud, Guitarra I, Guitarra II,
Percussion I. – Darabuka, Snare Drum, Percussion II. – Finger Cymbals, Small Bass Drum
Numerous archeological sites dating back to Iberian, Arabian, and Roman times exist in Llíria, Spain, a UNESCO City of Music. Llíria Impressions hints at musical forms, rhythms, harmonies, and traditional folk melodies from Llíria. Each composition also includes musical concepts from other cultures outside the province of Valencia, integrating the UNESCO concept of recognizing a small group of cities from around the world that have distinguished themselves as Cities of Music whereby music is historically interwoven and currently in the fabric of the community’s culture.
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BAÑOS ÁRABES DE LLÍRIA
[8 Minutes] Difficulty: IV
The baths had social, hygienic, and religious purposes, as citizens used to bathe and cleanse themselves before going to the mosque. Architecturally, the baths are housed in a 400-metre squared space divided into two distinct areas: the living and the bathing areas, which had cold, lukewarm, and hot baths. The Arab Baths in Llíria were used until the end of the 15th century. After this, the building was used as an industrial area and later became a brick-making workshop. In 2012, the archaeological site was restored, and it can currently be visited. During your time at the baths, you’ll discover all its secrets and can even watch a screening of the documentary, The Legacy of Hassan.
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