Summer festival in Magdeburg: Renaissance drama on roofs and towers!
Summer festival in Magdeburg: Renaissance drama on roofs and towers!
Magdeburg, Deutschland - in Cologne it becomes musically special today, because a concert takes place in the courtyard of the design design, which is based on the fascinating collection of Casanatense chansonnier . The talented musicians Laura Dümpelmann, Lilli Pätzold and Alexandra Mikheeva bring the sounds of the 15th and 16th centuries to life with zinc, pommer, train trumpet and trombone. These instruments were particularly popular at the time and give the performances an authentic character.
The choice of manuscript-an important collection of Renaissance vowel music that was created in Ferrara around 1480-is no coincidence. It was originally put together as a wedding gift for the influential Isabella d’Este. This remarkable woman was not only Duchess, but also a central figure of the Italian Renaissance, who lived from 1474 to 1539. In their time there was a lively cultural exchange between the courtyards of Italy and the emerging composers in Europe, which also inspired the program of today's concert.
A look at the manuscript
The Casanatense Chansonnier comprises works of renowned composers such as Guillaume du Fay and Josquin of the Prés, which were set to the Italian farms. Italian musicians such as Alexander Agricola and Loyset Compère are also represented in this collection. The pieces are not only musically exciting, they also reflect the Spirit of the Renaissance, in which music and poetry combined into a new, secular repertoire.
Today's concert is more than just a musical event. It is a tribute to the versatile music tradition of this time and the impressive stories that tell these compositions. The friendly atmosphere of the courtyard, which is created for such performances as created, also ensures that the audience can immerse yourself in the sound worlds of the past. With a special focus on the tradition of the city pipes, the ensemble will come into play even more, and the musicians will inspire visitors with their game.
a unique experience in urban space
The performances on roofs, towers and in the streets of the urban area are becoming increasingly popular and creating a magical connection between music, history and modern Cologne. Today's summer festival at the DetailsOrt Magdeburg, Deutschland Quellen
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