Los sonidos olvidados: A musical journey through time
Los sonidos olvidados is a musical project led by Galician multi-instrumentalist Abraham Cupeiro, known for his passion for reviving historical instruments and breathing new life into them through a fusion with contemporary music. Presented in a duo format, the project immerses audiences in a unique sound experience, connecting the past and the present.
Los sonidos olvidados takes audiences on a journey through time, using forgotten instruments such as the Celtic carnyx or the Galician corna to create an auditory experience that evokes natural landscapes and universal emotions. Cupeiro, accompanied in this musical dialogue, blends ancient sounds with modern interpretations.
Collaborations
Cupeiro has shared the stage with some of the finest national and international orchestras, including:
- Real Filharmonía de Galicia
- Orquesta Sinfónica de Galicia
- Filarmónica de Gran Canaria
- Orquesta Sinfónica de Bilbao
- Royal Philharmonic Orchestra of London
- Mahler Chamber Orchestra
- Orchestre National de Bretagne
- Kymi Sinfonietta
- Vaasa City Orchestra
Through his music, Abraham Cupeiro invites us to connect with the past and explore new ways of interpreting the present.
A musical legacy
Abraham Cupeiro combines his passion for organology and music in “Los sonidos olvidados”, a show that showcases his collection of instruments and his interpretative versatility.
Notable discography
- Mythos (Loira Records, 2024), his latest collaboration with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.
- Os Sons Esquecidos (Warner Classics, 2017) with the Real Filharmonía de Galicia.
- Pangea (Warner Classics, 2020) recorded with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra at Abbey Road.
Abraham Cupeiro
Abraham Cupeiro is a multi-instrumentalist and instrument maker internationally renowned for his ability to revive sounds lost to time. His dedication to organology has allowed him to gather a collection of over 200 instruments from various eras and cultures, about 50 of which he has personally reconstructed.
Capable of playing nearly 100 instruments, Cupeiro has performed more than 250 concerts in recent years. He has collaborated with prestigious orchestras such as the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, the Mahler Chamber Orchestra, and the Orquesta Sinfónica de Galicia.
In cinema, he has worked with Ridley Scott on Gladiator II and participated in two major Netflix productions: Life on Our Planet (2023), directed by Steven Spielberg, and the biblical thriller Mary starring Anthony Hopkins, where he played 25 instruments. Additionally, he composed the soundtrack for María Solinha and collaborates with 14th Street Music, led by Academy Award-winning Hans Zimmer.
A sonic journey
On February 7th, Abraham Cupeiro will bring his fascinating fusion of history and music to the Cueva de los Verdes. With his collection of ancient instruments and his talent for creating new sounds, the multi-instrumentalist invites us on a musical journey that connects the past and the present.
Reserve your tickets now and experience his art in the intimate setting of the Cueva de los Verdes auditorium.
