Music in the Dark

A testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the transformative power of art in the darkest of times.

In a humble village where uneducated and humble farmers reside, Music in the Dark chronicles the journey of Mariano Lozano, a skilled tailor and passionate clarinetist. Tasked with revitalizing the local municipal band, Mariano faces skepticism from the villagers, the ever-present threatening shadow of a mysterious healer known as “the witch,” and the looming upcoming of war. However, he remains determined to change lives through music and education, believing them to be the most powerful forces.

Drawing from Iturbe’s own family history, he imbues the narrative with authenticity and depth. Music in the Dark illuminates the struggles and triumphs of ordinary individuals amidst the clamor of pre-Civil War Spain.