The Sound of Cathedrals

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The Andalusian cathedrals preserve, within their archives, one of the richest musical collections in the world. The Sound of the Cathedrals offers an in-depth exploration of these monumental spaces through their historic pipe organs and the music that has resonated within them across centuries.

The documentary traces the evolution of organ building, examining changes in craftsmanship, musical composition, performance practices, and modes of listening. It addresses fundamental questions surrounding the organ’s role: why it was built, for whom it sounded, and how its voice has shaped religious, cultural, and social life over time. By charting the transformations of its sound and function, the film reveals the organ as a living archive of musical and architectural history.

Embedded within Andalusia’s monumental heritage, this musical legacy speaks through sound, offering a unique lens through which to understand the region’s cultural identity and historical continuity.

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Begines, Álvaro (film director)
Begines, Álvaro (screenwriter)
Begines, Álvaro (film producer)
Begines, Carlota (screenwriter)
Gallego, Diego (film producer)
Martín, Rubén (film producer)
Haro, Sebastian (narrator)

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Cinematography, Rubén Martín; editing, Marcos Medina.

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