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From Chant to Organum Saturday, March 13: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York City (2 p.m. matinee) “From Chant to Organum: Improvised Polyphony of the Middle Ages”
How medieval musicians improvised new parts to old melodies, how their improvisations led to new repertoires, and how the ensemble uses the same techniques to compose its own arrangements. With favorites from Lionheart’s Paris 1200 and Tydings Trew programs, and the awesome “Dies irae” from the Requiem Mass. 45-minute lecture/demonstration, followed by audience Q&A. Grace Rainey Rogers Auditorium of the Metropolitan Museum. Part of Early Music Exposed, a day-long celebration by the New York Early Music Foundation. To purchase tickets and get more information, click here. |
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