Chacana - For Ensemble - Michael Magán

Chacana means “to bridge” and it is the name of a very recurrent and important symbol in the andean culture. It is a 4000-year-old design that can be found in various objects, clothing and buildings in the Andes. There have been several interpretations of this symbol among researchers and there is no total agreement on the meaning or use at that time. However, everyone agrees that this symbol was very important in the worldview of Andean cultures, understanding it as a religious and astronomical object.
Today this symbol continues to have a strong meaning in the worldview of the peoples. Andean shamans mention that it can represent dualities, trilogies and tetralogies. The Chacana also is related to the Southern Cross constellation. On May 3rd, this constellation appears in its highest position in the southern hemisphere. In various communities throughout the andes, this date has a special meaning.

Piece premiered on June 23rd 2025 at the Bled Festival Hall, as part of Bled Contemporary Music Week, organized by .abeceda institute in Slovenia

Performed by: .abeceda [New Music Ensemble]
Conductor: Oskar Longyka
Viola: Jules Monnier
Flute: Neža Zupanc
Saxophone: Weronika Partyka
Harp: Urška Rihtaršič
Accordion: Nejc Grm, accordion;
Piano: Lovorka Nemeš Dular, piano;
Percussion: Aljoša Marko








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