Gisteren maandag aan de integrale opname van het Turnhoutse processionale (ca. 1550) begonnen. Dit waren de zangeressen van dienst (van links naar rechts en in de wijzerrichting): Lisa De Rijcke, Elisabeth Colson, Veerle Van Roosbroeck, Kristien Nijs, Rozelien Nys, Kerlijne Van Nevel. Beaufays, 11 mei 2015, foto Hendrik Vanden Abeele. Als alles goed gaat zal... Continue Reading →
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In the research approach to the issue of the performance of late medieval chant presented here, basically two paths have been followed. On the one hand, there was a simple desire to gain substantial theoretical and practical knowledge about the historical performance practice of plainsong, and how this practice has or has not found its... Continue Reading →
It could be argued that musician’s creativity, and even creativity in general, exists in a limited and limitless dialogue with oneself, with theoretical concepts and the (artistic) material. As a scientist and an artist, as an engineer and a bricoleur, as a creator and a destroyer, the performer-researcher chooses (or chooses not to choose) between... Continue Reading →
Today’s chant singer researching a performance practice for late medieval chant is faced with many questions. These include questions concerning language and vocal techniques, such as the proper pronunciation of Latin, use of voice and pitch; performance practice issues such as rhythm, metre, tempo and phrasing; contextual considerations such as the number and composition of... Continue Reading →
The Invitation. Phone call from Spanish agent. ‘Lamentations’ in April 2010, during Cuenca’s Semana Santa. Good memories of previous engagements over there. First time somewhere in the nineties. Two years ago a Via Crucis - not that rewarding. Good public response though. The Lamentations. Nine quite interchangeable fragments of Jeremiah’s Lamentations. Last one a prayer.... Continue Reading →
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