Musical Accounts and Practices of the Celebrations and Festivities Held by the Spanish Monarchy during their Stays in the City of Valladolid (1502–1606)

Abstract

Every festive event carries significant social weight, providing a break from daily routines and often bringing about changes in the urban landscape of the city. Since the eleventh century, Valladolid had been one of the Spanish monarchs’ favorite places; it thus experienced moments of intense urban excitement and ostentation, reaching its zenith at the beginning of the seventeenth century. The city hosted both the court and visits by monarchs and princes on twenty-three occasions.