Music In Medieval Denmark: 13th - 15th Century - Tacet: TACET243 - CD

Sacred and secular, including songs about two medieval royal murders, it’s wonderful, vivid stuff, with impeccable research backing excellent performances. Vivacious singing from the female ensemble... — Choir & Organ, October 2019 More…

Release Date: 16th Feb 2018
Catalogue No: TACET243
Label: Tacet

International Classical Music Awards

2019

Winner - Early Music

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Mith hierthae brendher

O rosa in Iherico

Gaude mater letare

Psallat fidelis concio

Got in viel hohen vröuden saz

Instrumental piece

Die Tenschen morder

Alle künige vürsten herren

Instrumental piece

Gaudet mater ecclecia

Ave martyr dux Danorum

Decus regni et liebertas V. Cetibus angelicis

Dulcis martyr dux Kanute

Preciosa mors sanctorum

Von meiner mervart

Drømte mig en drøm i nat

Maria candens lilium

Letificat laudatio

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The project Mare Balticum aims to present the medieval musical heritage of the Baltic Sea region in the 12th-15th centuries, with this first volume focussing on Denmark. The pieces are performed by vocal group Ensemble Peregrina, directed by Agnieszka Budzinska-Bennett, together with harpist Benjamin Bagby.

The series provides an insight into the local literature and musical repertories of medieval Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Germany, and Poland; both Latin and the vernacular are represented, as well as the diversity of historical musical instruments used in those regions at the time. The project aims to show something of the strong political and cultural connections between these medieval countries, their development over time, and the similarities between them, all of which are essential to our understanding of the common identity and history of Balticum, as is reflected to us through its centuries of music. Ensemble Peregrina is one of the leading ensembles dedicated to the performance of early medieval vocal music. The core of the ensemble comprises Agnieszka Budzinska-Bennett, Kelly Landerkin, Lorenza Donadini, Hanna Jarvelainen and Baptiste Romain, often joined by other excellent musicians such as Benjamin Bagby.

”Superior scholarship and performance” -Fanfare, USA

“I’ve nothing but praise for the performers and the musicology that lies behind them.” - Early Music Review, UK

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October 2019

Sacred and secular, including songs about two medieval royal murders, it’s wonderful, vivid stuff, with impeccable research backing excellent performances. Vivacious singing from the female ensemble and soloists is contrasted with sonorous, characterful story-telling from bass Benjamin Bagby. Tasteful, delicate, delightful instrumental contributions on medieval harps, vielle, bowed lyre and sinfonia are fittingly employed. There’s a glorious bloom on the recorded sound, with depth, immediacy, and resonance without obfuscation: there’s so much to enjoy in this fine beginning to what promises to be a fascinating and highly entertaining project.

International Classical Music Awards 2019

The Basel-based singer, harpist and musicologist Agnieszka Budzinska-Bennett and her specialized Ensemble Peregrina have explored medieval music on the highest musical and scientific levels for more than twenty years. With Benjamin Bagby (Sequentia) as a special guest, Volume I of their journey through the countries surrounding the Baltic Sea presents the earliest music preserved in Denmark.

Music In Medieval Denmark: 13th - 15th Century

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