Evening Music: 'Petals and Polyphony' - Blossoms of the Middle Ages

Description

Vocal and instrumental music from France, Italy, and Germany of the 14th century by Guillaume de Machaut, Francesco Landini, Zacara da Teramo, Monk of Salzburg, and others.
The program 'Petals and Polyphony' is dedicated to the poetic and musical traditions of the 14th century in Europe. The concert invites the audience to reflect on the continuity of human life and nature, which connect us to the medieval world to this day. The central motif is the flower - a timeless symbol of beauty, love, and renewal. By tracing flower motifs across different regions and genres, the ensemble presents a colorful mix of vocal and instrumental music:
Ensemble: Ensemble Figuièra
Conductor: Nóra Szabó
Soloist: Anna Cibulková; vocals and recorders
Liane Sadler; medieval flutes
Elizabeth Sommers; fiddle / percussion
Gabriel Smallwood; harpsichord / portative organ
Nóra Szabó; portative organ, harpsichord

Highlights

• Vocal and instrumental music of the 14th century
• Ensemble Figuièra conducted by Nóra Szabó
• Soloist Anna Cibulková with vocals and recorders

General Information

The concert 'Petals and Polyphony' takes place at the Evangelical-Reformed Pauluskirche in Olten. It features a selection of music from France, Italy, and Germany and explores the poetic traditions of the Middle Ages.

Location

Grundstrasse 16, 4600 Olten, Switzerland

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