THE BRIDE, THE DOVE AND THE ROSE: Songs of devotion from women’s communities  from Spain to Sweden, 12th to 16th century
Ensemble Scholastica presents

THE BRIDE, THE DOVE AND THE ROSE: Songs of devotion from women’s communities from Spain to Sweden, 12th to 16th century

In-person Event November 26th 2023
February 10th 2024
7:30 pm – 8:45 pm / Doors: 7:00 pm

400 rue St-Paul Est, Montréal, QC, Canada
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Update: It is with great regret that we have to postpone our November 26 concert for reasons of illness. We hope to perform it in early 2024, stay tuned!

If you purchased a ticket for this performance, you will be contacted by Le Point de vente and will be able to have your tickets reimbursed or you can keep them for the performance at a later date.

Thank you for your support and best wishes for the end of the year!

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Our ensemble is named after St. Scholastica, the 6th-century woman who was the sister of St. Benedict, founder of the Benedictine Order. Although Scholastica’s renown has been eclipsed by that of her brother, she herself was the founder of the female branch of that immensely influential institution, which was responsible for the creation and dissemination of an extensive body of music over many centuries. Historically, monastic orders offered women a chance to receive an education, develop various skills (including singing!) and make a difference in their communities. In celebrating this legacy, we present works composed, collected and/or sung by women in their convents and lay communities in 12th to 16th-century Europe. With lyrics rich in symbolism, our program offers an intimate look at the desires and devotions of this sisterhood of eternal brides whose very real contributions have been largely ignored by history.

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Update: It is with great regret that we have to postpone our November 26 concert for reasons of illness. We hope to perform it in early 2024, stay tuned!

If you purchased a ticket for this performance, you will be contacted by Le Point de vente and will be able to have your tickets reimbursed or you can keep them for the performance at a later date.

Thank you for your support and best wishes for the end of the year!

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Our ensemble is named after St. Scholastica, the 6th-century woman who was the sister of St. Benedict, founder of the Benedictine Order. Although Scholastica’s renown has been eclipsed by that of her brother, she herself was the founder of the female branch of that immensely influential institution, which was responsible for the creation and dissemination of an extensive body of music over many centuries. Historically, monastic orders offered women a chance to receive an education, develop various skills (including singing!) and make a difference in their communities. In celebrating this legacy, we present works composed, collected and/or sung by women in their convents and lay communities in 12th to 16th-century Europe. With lyrics rich in symbolism, our program offers an intimate look at the desires and devotions of this sisterhood of eternal brides whose very real contributions have been largely ignored by history.

Ensemble Scholastica

Founded in 2008 by musicologist Pascale Duhamel, Ensemble Scholastica is a group of talented and dedicated vocalists from Montréal’s thriving early music community, some of whom also play medieval instruments. Leading medievalist Rebecca Bain has directed the ensemble since 2012.

Ensemble Scholastica is Canada’s only female vocal ensemble that specializes in the performance of medieval plainchant and polyphony (from the 9th to the 14th century). While our work begins with the study of medieval manuscripts, historical authenticity is not our only objective. Our goal is to share with listeners the beauty and intricacy of medieval music, particularly the medieval liturgical traditions that are at the very root of Western music. We offer our audiences the opportunity to experience the remarkable joy and complexity of European medieval spirituality and culture.

Over the past few years, Ensemble Scholastica has been involved in numerous projects and collaborations. Recent and upcoming seasons include the liturgical music of New France—a rarely performed repertoire that Scholastica is uniquely well-placed to explore.

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