Medieval Music Days 2025 - Twilight in Burgundy
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Twilight in Burgundy
Historians of Western music have called the Burgundian School (early 15th century) both the first movement of the Renaissance and the culmination of the medieval period. It is also thought of as the first of several generations of the Franco-Flemish School, which helped to define the boundaries of Renaissance style. The relative political stability and geographical location of the Duchy of Burgundy during the first half of the 15th century fostered a musical culture that was hugely consequential. Its rich and culturally dense territories during this period included most of what is today Belgium and Holland, as well as Alsace and of course Burgundy itself.
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 24, 8:00 PM
Concert with ensemble Reverdies Montréal
"Adieu ces bons vins": Chansons and motets by Guillaume Dufay (d.1474), Gilles Binchois (1400-1460), Antoine Busnois (1430-1492) and Walter Frey (d.1475) with Rebecca Bain (voice, vielle), Femke Bergsma (recorders, vielle, voice), Bruno Cognyl-Fournier (lute gittern), Isabelle Douailly-Backman (vielle), Guillaume Gélinas (voice), Noah Wright (voice) and Alain Vadeboncoeur (voice).
Saturday October 19, 10 AM-5:00 PM
Workshop for all with Reverdies Montréal
Discover the music of the Burgundian School 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 25, 5:30 PM
Concert with new ensemble La Contenance Montréaloise
"La Contenance angloise": The young voices of Caroline Christopher, Ana Neocleous, and Noah Wright will present a selection of English polyphony from the late 14th and early 15th centuries.
Saturday October 25, 6:30 PM: Medieval Banquet
Monday October 27, 10 AM : Masterclass for student and professional musicians. Public auditors will be welcome (tickets $10). Details coming soon.
Twilight in Burgundy
Historians of Western music have called the Burgundian School (early 15th century) both the first movement of the Renaissance and the culmination of the medieval period. It is also thought of as the first of several generations of the Franco-Flemish School, which helped to define the boundaries of Renaissance style. The relative political stability and geographical location of the Duchy of Burgundy during the first half of the 15th century fostered a musical culture that was hugely consequential. Its rich and culturally dense territories during this period included most of what is today Belgium and Holland, as well as Alsace and of course Burgundy itself.
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 24, 8:00 PM
Concert with ensemble Reverdies Montréal
"Adieu ces bons vins": Chansons and motets by Guillaume Dufay (d.1474), Gilles Binchois (1400-1460), Antoine Busnois (1430-1492) and Walter Frey (d.1475) with Rebecca Bain (voice, vielle), Femke Bergsma (recorders, vielle, voice), Bruno Cognyl-Fournier (lute gittern), Isabelle Douailly-Backman (vielle), Guillaume Gélinas (voice), Noah Wright (voice) and Alain Vadeboncoeur (voice).
Saturday October 19, 10 AM-5:00 PM
Workshop for all with Reverdies Montréal
Discover the music of the Burgundian School 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 25, 5:30 PM
Concert with new ensemble La Contenance Montréaloise
"La Contenance angloise": The young voices of Caroline Christopher, Ana Neocleous, and Noah Wright will present a selection of English polyphony from the late 14th and early 15th centuries.
Saturday October 25, 6:30 PM: Medieval Banquet
Monday October 27, 10 AM : Masterclass for student and professional musicians. Public auditors will be welcome (tickets $10). Details coming soon.
