Medieval Music Days 2023
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AU TOUR DE MACHAUT!
This year our Medieval Music Days will feature the music of Guillaume de Machaut (1300-1377), and his influence during the 14th and 15th centuries. The Black Death of the 1340’s divided the century in two. From the first period, far less music has survived. Machaut however emerges from this time to lead European music into a new era, synthesizing existing musical-poetic movements, most notably that of the troubadours and of ars nova style. Machaut’s work refined ars nova notation, allowing for increasing rhythmic complexity; he was also instrumental in consolidating the "formes fixes" of French poetry. These developments created a framework for French, Flemish, Italian, and English composers well into the early 15th century.
An immersive weekend in the fascinating musical world of long ago! Concerts, workshops, and a banquet are on offer, led by passionate and renowned musicians, gifted in transmitting the breadth of their expertise with generosity and enthusiasm. An experience for music-lovers and musicians and singers of all levels, for those who wish to participate actively or simply to listen and discover the beauty and lively spirit of medieval music.
Friday October 13, 8:00 PM
Concert with ensembles Reverdies Montréal and Comtessa:
De bon espoir - The music of Guillaume de Machaut
Ensemble Reverdies Montréal and Comtessa: Rebecca Bain (voice, vielle, symphonia), Femke Bergsma (voice, vielle, flutes), Bruno Cognyl-Fournier (lute gittern), Alain Vadeboncoeur (voice); Isabelle Douailly-Backman (vielle), Gabrielle Cloutier (voice)
Saturday October 14, 10 AM-5:00 PM
Workshop for all with Reverdies Montréal
Discover the music of Machaut in our participatory workshop led by Rebecca Bain, Femke Bergsma and Alain Vadeboncoeur. Musicians and singers of all levels, bring whatever instruments you have, your voices or just your ears -- all are welcome!
Saturday October 14, 5:30 PM
Concert with trio Ursa Major:
Les échos du coeur : Machaut, precursor of a new generation
Ursa Major: Leah Weitzner (voice), Namgon Lee (vielle) et Ellis Montes (voice, flutes)
This concert will be followed by a reception including a complimetary apéritif. Please join us then for a potluck dinner.
AU TOUR DE MACHAUT!
This year our Medieval Music Days will feature the music of Guillaume de Machaut (1300-1377), and his influence during the 14th and 15th centuries. The Black Death of the 1340’s divided the century in two. From the first period, far less music has survived. Machaut however emerges from this time to lead European music into a new era, synthesizing existing musical-poetic movements, most notably that of the troubadours and of ars nova style. Machaut’s work refined ars nova notation, allowing for increasing rhythmic complexity; he was also instrumental in consolidating the "formes fixes" of French poetry. These developments created a framework for French, Flemish, Italian, and English composers well into the early 15th century.
An immersive weekend in the fascinating musical world of long ago! Concerts, workshops, and a banquet are on offer, led by passionate and renowned musicians, gifted in transmitting the breadth of their expertise with generosity and enthusiasm. An experience for music-lovers and musicians and singers of all levels, for those who wish to participate actively or simply to listen and discover the beauty and lively spirit of medieval music.
Friday October 13, 8:00 PM
Concert with ensembles Reverdies Montréal and Comtessa:
De bon espoir - The music of Guillaume de Machaut
Ensemble Reverdies Montréal and Comtessa: Rebecca Bain (voice, vielle, symphonia), Femke Bergsma (voice, vielle, flutes), Bruno Cognyl-Fournier (lute gittern), Alain Vadeboncoeur (voice); Isabelle Douailly-Backman (vielle), Gabrielle Cloutier (voice)
Saturday October 14, 10 AM-5:00 PM
Workshop for all with Reverdies Montréal
Discover the music of Machaut in our participatory workshop led by Rebecca Bain, Femke Bergsma and Alain Vadeboncoeur. Musicians and singers of all levels, bring whatever instruments you have, your voices or just your ears -- all are welcome!
Saturday October 14, 5:30 PM
Concert with trio Ursa Major:
Les échos du coeur : Machaut, precursor of a new generation
Ursa Major: Leah Weitzner (voice), Namgon Lee (vielle) et Ellis Montes (voice, flutes)
This concert will be followed by a reception including a complimetary apéritif. Please join us then for a potluck dinner.