Music
stjartsalliance@eastlink.ca
(902) 634-9994
Musique Royale presents Peter Togni, Suzie LeBlanc, Andrea Ludwig, John Potter, Charles Daniels, and Jeff Reilly in RESPONSIO
Peter Togni’s Responsio is a contemporary response to the medieval poet and composer Guillaume de Machaut’s Messe de Nostre Dame. Machaut’s mass is one of the great masterpieces of medieval music and the earliest complete setting of the liturgical mass attributable to a single composer. Created in 1364, Machaut weaved his own melodies with chant from the 9th century. Echoing Machaut’s approach, Togni has integrated newly composed material into the Messe de Nostre Dame, adding a third tier of depth to a musical process that began over 1,000 years ago.
Togni has drawn upon the medieval practice of troping, a technique used by medieval composers to respond to existing liturgical music and texts. Tropes were an embellishment of chant melodies, or, in some cases, were poetic reflections or commentaries on liturgical texts. Togni’s tropes reflect, comment, and embellish with the contemporary voice of the bass clarinet and the potent and soaring quality of the world class vocal quartet gathered for this tour. His composition challenges and refutes Machaut’s bare medieval voice, juxtaposing with bursts of bass clarinet improvisation. The role of the clarinetist becomes that of a time traveler, bringing Machaut’s 14th century creation into the heart of the 21st century.
This dynamic, fluid, and powerful performance will feature Suzie Leblanc, soprano; Andrea Ludwig, mezzo soprano; John Potter, tenor; Charles Daniels, tenor; and Jeff Reilly, bass clarinet.
ABOUT MUSIQUE ROYALE
Musique Royale is celebration of Nova Scotia’s musical heritage. Since 1985, they have brought performances of early and traditional music to settings of historic and cultural significance throughout the province. From the rich farmland in the Annapolis Valley to the shores of the Bras d’Or Lakes, Musique Royale celebrates the music of our roots with performances by renowned early music specialists from the local and national concert stage. From their home base at the historic St. John’s Anglican Church in Lunenburg, Musique Royale will visit over 20 communities throughout Nova Scotia this season. This Festival is made possible by the generous contributions of the Federal Department of Canadian Heritage, the Nova Scotia Department of Communities, Culture and Heritage, the Lloyd Carr Harris Foundation, Music Nova Scotia, St. John’s Anglican Church in Lunenburg, Maritime Conservatory of Performing Arts, season sponsors, corporate sponsors, committed volunteers, and all patrons.
stjartsalliance@eastlink.ca
(902) 634-9994
Musique Royale presents Peter Togni, Suzie LeBlanc, Andrea Ludwig, John Potter, Charles Daniels, and Jeff Reilly in RESPONSIO
Peter Togni’s Responsio is a contemporary response to the medieval poet and composer Guillaume de Machaut’s Messe de Nostre Dame. Machaut’s mass is one of the great masterpieces of medieval music and the earliest complete setting of the liturgical mass attributable to a single composer. Created in 1364, Machaut weaved his own melodies with chant from the 9th century. Echoing Machaut’s approach, Togni has integrated newly composed material into the Messe de Nostre Dame, adding a third tier of depth to a musical process that began over 1,000 years ago.
Togni has drawn upon the medieval practice of troping, a technique used by medieval composers to respond to existing liturgical music and texts. Tropes were an embellishment of chant melodies, or, in some cases, were poetic reflections or commentaries on liturgical texts. Togni’s tropes reflect, comment, and embellish with the contemporary voice of the bass clarinet and the potent and soaring quality of the world class vocal quartet gathered for this tour. His composition challenges and refutes Machaut’s bare medieval voice, juxtaposing with bursts of bass clarinet improvisation. The role of the clarinetist becomes that of a time traveler, bringing Machaut’s 14th century creation into the heart of the 21st century.
This dynamic, fluid, and powerful performance will feature Suzie Leblanc, soprano; Andrea Ludwig, mezzo soprano; John Potter, tenor; Charles Daniels, tenor; and Jeff Reilly, bass clarinet.
ABOUT MUSIQUE ROYALE
Musique Royale is celebration of Nova Scotia’s musical heritage. Since 1985, they have brought performances of early and traditional music to settings of historic and cultural significance throughout the province. From the rich farmland in the Annapolis Valley to the shores of the Bras d’Or Lakes, Musique Royale celebrates the music of our roots with performances by renowned early music specialists from the local and national concert stage. From their home base at the historic St. John’s Anglican Church in Lunenburg, Musique Royale will visit over 20 communities throughout Nova Scotia this season. This Festival is made possible by the generous contributions of the Federal Department of Canadian Heritage, the Nova Scotia Department of Communities, Culture and Heritage, the Lloyd Carr Harris Foundation, Music Nova Scotia, St. John’s Anglican Church in Lunenburg, Maritime Conservatory of Performing Arts, season sponsors, corporate sponsors, committed volunteers, and all patrons.
Pricing & Tickets
Pricing
$20 General | $10 Student
Where to buy Tickets: Available in advance by reservation through the Musique Royale Box Office at (902) 634-9994, or at the door.
$20 General | $10 Student
Where to buy Tickets: Available in advance by reservation through the Musique Royale Box Office at (902) 634-9994, or at the door.
Acadia University
45 Horton Avenue
Wolfville, Nova Scotia
chapel@acadiau.ca
902-585-1203
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45 Horton Avenue
Wolfville, Nova Scotia
chapel@acadiau.ca
902-585-1203
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