Capilla Flamenca

Currus Triumphalis (Andreas Rauch), live recording by the ORF

Fri, 17 Jun 2011 22:35:04 +0200

Internationale Barocktage Stift Melk 2011 Recorded on June 11th 2011, in the Stifskirche Melk, Austria Presentation: Bernhard Trebuch Festkonzert 20 Jahre Internationale Barocktage im Stift Melk. Ensemble Oltremontano, Leitung: Wim Becu; Trompetenconsort Innsbruck; Capilla Flamenca. Andreas Rauch: "Currus Triumphalis" http://oe1.orf.at/programm/276917 http://www.kultur-melk.at http://www.oltremontano.com http://www.capilla.be

Vertiges vocaux et mystères d'une Messe d'Agricola

Tue, 25 Jan 2011 12:38:51 +0100

L'ensemble vocal et instrumental Capilla Flamenca – littéralement, la Chapelle flamande – emprunte son nom à l'ancienne chapelle musicale de la cour de l'empereur Charles Quint. Lorsque ce souverain quitta les Pays-Bas en 1517, il invita ses meilleurs musiciens à l'accompagner en Espagne pour y perpétuer une « polyphonie vivante ». L'actuelle Capilla Flamenca recrute ses musiciens spécialisés principalement en Flandre et cherche à faire revivre dans toute son authenticité cette musique splendide composée aux XVe et XVIe siècles. Aujourd'hui et selon les programmes, le noyau vocal de la Capilla Flamenca (contre-ténor – ténor – baryton - basse) est rejoint par d'autres chanteurs, une « alta capella » (instruments à vent), une « bassa capella » (instruments à cordes), ou encore un orgue. La sonorité polyphonique transparente de l'ensemble naît d'un travail interactif et créatif des musiciens. Ceux-ci se consacrent avec beaucoup d'attention aux aspects historiques, poétiques et techniques de l'interprétation des œuvres polyphoniques. A partir de ce répertoire polyphonique, Dirk Snellings, en collaboration avec des musicologues de renom, conçoit des programmes uniques ouvrant de nouvelles perspectives. Interesting links: http://www.capilla.be Where to buy? http://www.outhere-music.com/store-RIC_306

Capilla Flamenca gets the Caecilia Award 2010 (Dutch/French)

Thu, 01 Apr 2010 22:34:45 +0200

On March 8th 2010, Capilla Flamenca received for the third time the Caecilia Award. This award is representing the appreciation of the united Belgian musical press for the work of the Capilla Flamenca. Interesting links: http://www.capilla.be http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-rb5G9UhcI You can order the cd "En un gardin" here: http://www.musiwall.ulg.ac.be/spip.php?page=fiche&id_article=51

Dirk Snellings, Marnix De Cat on Radio Klara (Dutch)

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 17:38:38 +0200

Capilla Flamenca is happy to introduce 2 new CD's. Dirk Snellings and Marnix De Cat were both invited by Mark Janssens from Radio Klara to present the new recordings. Interesting links: http://www.capilla.be http://www.klara.be http://www.mleuven.be

La nuict froide et sombre - Orlandus Lassus

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 11:09:24 +0200

This version for 4 voices of the song "La nuict froide et sombre" from Orlandus Lassus was recorded for the CD "Bonjour mon coeur", RIC290. It finally did not make it to the CD, instead a version with only 1 voice (tenor), accompanied by instruments, found its way to the CD. Interesting links: http://www.capilla.be http://www.ricercar.be http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orlandus_Lassus http://books.google.com/books?id=AF0m0117DIwC&pg=PA309&lpg=PA309&dq=mons+lassus&source=bl&ots=3jpoE1AmYj&sig=KzLY7xsxq9VW7SZ1lqigJ7_01gc&hl=en&ei=NfK1Sr24G8Td-Qbgxv3SCQ&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=3#v=onepage&q=mons%20lassus&f=false

Dirk Snellings in Figaro, Radio Klara (Dutch)

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 12:20:34 +0200

Interview with Dirk Snellings by Radio Klara on the "Harmonie der Sferen". You can order the CD on http://sales.codaex.com/capilla/capilla_en.php Interesting links: http://www.capilla.be http://www.klara.be http://www.17thcenturyideas.com/muziekw/scr/1/a.html http://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pythagoras

Interview with Dirk Snellings, Laus Polyphoniae 2009 (Dutch)

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 10:44:37 +0200

Interview with Dirk Snellings by Chantal De Waele from Radio Klara. Dirk gives background information about the program "De spirituele kracht van het ritueel". Capilla Flamenca will present this program during Laus Polyphoniae 2009. De spirituele kracht van het ritueel Kan je je voorstellen om tijdens je aardse leven de eeuwigheid te ervaren? Misschien vind je het antwoord op deze vraag dit weekend op het festival van Vlaanderen Antwerpen. Je voelt als het ware de monnikenpij over je heen glijden als je samen met de 12 zangers en zangeressen van Capilla Flamenca en Psallentes deelneemt aan de liturgische dagcyclus die ingezet wordt op 22 augustus om 23:00 en eindigt op 23 augustus om 18:30. De ‘pauselijke’ zangers en zangeressen van Capilla Flamenca en Psallentes femina bespelen de ruimte, brengen zowel gregoriaanse gezangen als het polyfone repertoire, geschaard rond een lessenaar met daarop een groot boek. Capilla Flamenca zingt vroeg-vijftiende eeuwse polyfone; repertoire, met spilfiguren Guillaume Dufay en Johannes Brassart, dat maar zelden uitgevoerd wordt. Het geheel is opgebouwd rond de thematiek van de Beata Virgine, de Moedermaagd Maria. Kom naar de Antwerpse Sint-Augustinuskerk en ontdek de geheimen en mythen van de Sixtijnse Kapel. Ervaar wat een vijftiende eeuwse monnik ervaart wanneer hij dag na dag deelneemt aan de herhaling van die liturgische cyclus. Voel hoe het voelt om in de eeuwigheid van de cyclus opgenomen te worden. Liturgische dagcyclus Mariale officiegezangen in de pauselijke kapel anno 1450 Zaterdag 22 augustus 23:00 Metten Zondag 23 augustus 06:00 Lauden 06:45 ontbijt 09:00 Kleine uren 12:00 Mis 15:00 Vespers 18:00 Completen Interesting links: http://www.capilla.be http://www.klara.be http://www.psallentes.be http://www.amuz.be http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guillaume_Dufay http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johannes_Brassart

En un gardin

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 15:49:29 +0200

You are listening to: "De plus souvent" (Anonymous), "Vos, quid admiramini virginem/Gratissima virginis/Gaude gloriosa" by Philippus de Vitry and "Par maintes foys" by Jean Vaillant; 3 pieces of 14th century music recorded on Capilla Flamenca' s latest cd EN UN GARDIN. The four seasons of ars nova. Find the cd in your nearest cd shop or online: http://www.cosmox.be/bestellen/en-un-gardin-les-quatre-s-capilla-flamenca-5425008318523 Thanks to their many qualities, the works on this cd show that at the end of the 14th century, the music of the Low Countries, which historically extended from the north of Holland across the province of Liège to what is now northern France, contains the germ of all the elements that were to form the basis of the 15th centurys remarkable musical flowering. The numerous foundations in the principal churches and the formation of choir schools enabled composers and performers to make the Low Countries along the North Sea coast into a fertile source of musicians for the whole of Europe. The path to European polyphony was thrown open, leading ultimately to its supreme manifestation in the works of Johann Sebastian Bach. Video recorded June 2009 Location: Kruidtuin, Leuven, Belgium Interesting links: http://www.capilla.be

Interview with Dirk Snellings, Dag Oude Muziek 2009 (Dutch)

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 12:47:20 +0200

Interview with Dirk Snellings by Kurt Van Eeghem from Radio Klara. Dirk gives background information about the program "De Verloren Sone". Capilla Flamenca will present this program during "The day of Early Music". De Verloren Sone  ‘Schlagers’ uit de Lage Landen geparodieerd  Sommige Nederlandse liederen, zoals ‘Mijn hert altijt heeft verlangen’ of ‘Tmeiskin was jonck’, waren omstreeks 1500 internationale hits of schlagers. Dat hadden ze niet alleen te danken aan hun teksten en hun beklijvende melodieën, maar ook aan hun meerstemmige zettingen van polyfonisten als Agricola, Obrecht, De la Rue en Isaac. Deze schlagers reikten talloze parodietechnieken aan. Zo brachten de componisten tegelijkertijd hulde aan het lied, terwijl ze ook een staalkaart van het eigen compositorisch talent tentoonspreidden. Interesting links: http://www.capilla.be http://www.klara.be http://www.alden-biesen.be http://www.musica.be/default.aspx?tabid=11796&language=en-US http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pieter_van_Aelst Picture of the Capilla Flamenca by Kristof Vrancken

Interview with Dirk Snellings, Rosa/Mia (Dutch)

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 17:52:37 +0100

For years now, "Mia" is a very popular song in Belgium. The song was originally created and performed by Luc De Vos and his band Gorki. Last year, a teacher translated the original Dutch lyrics into Latin and the Capilla Flamenca converted the well known melody to a polyphonic song. Since "Mia" does not exist in ancient Latin, the new name of the song became "Rosa". "Sterren komen, sterren gaan. Alleen Elvis blijft bestaan. Mia heeft nooit afgezien, ze vraagt: Kun jij nog dromen?", klinkt in de Latijnse versie van de Capilla Flamenca als volgt: Véniunt stellae, ábeunt. Phóenix semper pérvivet. Rósa numquam dóluit, rogat: Potésne somniáre? » (Rosa is hierbij het meest bekende verbuigingsmodel uit de Latijnse grammatica en kan tevens een meisjesnaam zijn (net zoals dat voor Mia het geval is). Phoenix is de mythologische vogel die telkens weer vanuit zijn eigen as verrijst (zoals het Latijn zelf).) Een leraar Latijn zette de Nederlandse tekst van Gorki's Mia om naar het Latijn, de Capilla Flamenca arrangeerde de top honderd melodie tot polyfoon lied. Buy Rosa (Mia) on-line http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=295863004&s=143446 Interested in the scores of this song? http://stores.lulu.com/marnixdecat Interesting links: http://www.capilla.be http://www.radio1.be http://www.gorki.be http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gIGvAk9y50E Original song http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IswreuK2Myg Rosa (Mia) from the Capilla Flamenca on YouTube

Christmas with the Capilla Flamenca

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 10:21:55 +0100

Old and new Christmas songs The Capilla Flamenca will offer a typical mixture of popular Christmas songs both in the vernacular and in Latin, such as "Puer nobis", "Een kindeken is ons geboren", and "Magnum nomen Domini". In the 15th and 16th centuries, such songs were often sung in the home. Furthermore, famous composers of that time, such as Antoine Brumel, Johannes Regis, and Hermann Finck combined these songs with Advent plainchant in exuberant polyphonic masterpieces. In turn, the mixed youth-choir Clari Cantus and the Leuven-based vocal ensemble Tempus Imperfectum will give voice to the "mirabile mysterium" with hymns to the Virgin by Lassus, Willaert, Mouton, and Britten. Heinrich Isaac, Missa de Beata Maria Virgine and Mass-propers from the Choralis Constantinus Heinrich Isaac's four-voice Missa de Beata Maria Virgine, together with polyphonic settings of Marian mass-proper plainchant, form the basis of a richly varied programme featuring not only vocal monophony and polyphony but also an important contribution from the organ. Following 15th-century alternatim practices, the organist will improvise chant-based polyphony in the style of Isaac in alternation with the choir: a skill that both then as now bears witness to extraordinary musical talent! This concert will take place in the context of the colloquium "Polyphony for the Proper of the Mass in the Middle Ages and Renaissance", organised by the Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Musicology Research Unit and the Alamire Foundation.

Interview with Dirk Snellings, CD Bellum & Pax launch (Dutch)

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 13:38:15 +0200

Interview with Dirk Snellings by Kurt Van Eeghem from Radio Klara. The CD "Bellum & Pax" was presented recently during a press conference in "The Castle of Horst". Interesting links: http://www.capilla.be http://www.klara.be http://www.kasteelvanhorst.be http://www.oltremontano.com http://www.psallentes.be Buy this CD online http://sales.codaex.com/capilla/capilla_en.php

12x12 - Tierkreis - Extracts from the concert in the Irish Chapel in Leuven (Belgium), November 8th 2007

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 01:08:49 +0200

Two ensembles originating in Flanders, the Capilla Flamenca and Het Collectief, joined artistic forces to present a unique performance. The music world offers probably no greater contrast between two ensembles, and yet the groups have come up with a thematic common denominator: the zodiac. Het Collectief discovered 'Tierkeis' by Karlheinz Stockhausen, a work inspired by signs of the zodiac and consisting of twelve short, concentrated melodies, supported by simple chords. Each melody illustrates the specific characteristics of a particular sign. The original version of this work composed in 1974 consisted of twelve music boxes each playing these characteristic tunes. Over the years, a number of chamber-music versions grew out of this material. In this programme, the work will be given additional colour by singers and by players of both modern and old instruments. The work is marked both by its uncomplicated harmoniousness and the radical avant-garde quality that we have come to expect from Stockhausen. Capilla Flamenca's celebrated 'Zodiac' programme was there to bring both ensembles together. In the fourteenth century, the Ars Nova emerged from France to sweep through Europe. This new art (of living) broke with the stiff and ponderous ideas from the past (Ars Antiqua). The shape of Capilla Flamenca's 'Zodiac' programme was originally inspired by the splendid depictions of the signs of the zodiac that Duke Jean de Berry ordered from the Brothers Limburg. In 12 x 12, the Ars Nova pieces, with their fine and beautiful (spiritual) texts, want to be an answer on the 12 binding forces going out of the Zodiac, for the human being as an higher creature. A story about transformation and freedom. The two ensembles truly invade each other's territory with New Art -- Ars Nova, resulting in a fascinating historical bridge between highly divergent music styles, genres and periods. The whole becomes a surprising mix of vocal, instrumental, old, new and improvised music performed by twelve singers and musicians. Interesting links: http://www.capilla.be http://www.hetcollectief.be This movie was made by http://www.thepostmen.be NEWNEWNEWNEWNEWNEW Where to buy CD's from the Capilla Flamenca? Check out the following link: http://sales.codaex.com/capilla/capilla_en.php

The making of Bellum & Pax

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 09:37:01 +0200

This video gives an impression of the recording of the opening of the CD "Bellum & Pax". The recording was done in the "Parkabdij" in Heverlee, Belgium. Capilla Flamenca, Oltremontano and Psallentes were all performing during the opening tracks of the CD. Music in this video is: 1. Intrada op L’homme armé, composed by Marnix De Cat 2. L’homme armé, composed by Anonymus For centuries, war and peace (bellum & pax) have been accompanied by music. Music was present on the battlefield, of course: the sounding of the trumpet as a signal to gather or attack, drumbeats to recruit soldiers or set them marching, battle songs to raise morale among the troops or instill fear in the bosom of the enemy. Once the hostilities were over, there was singing and dancing in the streets to celebrate peace. Many compositions are not an evocation of, but a reaction to the events in times of war. Works with clear political connotations were often composed around an existing melody (a cantus firmus) which evoked an immediate association with peace or war. The centuries-long preference of composers for using the song L'homme armé and the antiphon Da pacem is a striking one: these two melodies are among the most-used cantus firmi in the history of music. The song L'homme armé was the musical foundation of about 50 masses and other compositions written between about 1433 and the end of the 17th century by Obrecht, Josquin, Brumel, Compère, La Rue, Senfl, Morales, Palestrina and others. The origin of the melody is unclear: it could be a folk song, a composed piece or the tenor of a polyphonic song. The antiphon Da pacem is also a clearly audible cantus firmus woven into polyphonic textures. You can order this cd here: http://sales.codaex.com/capilla/capilla_en.php Interesting links: http://www.capilla.be http://www.oltermontano.com http://www.psallentes.be http://www.parkabdij.be/

Requiem for Anne de Bretagne (ORF)

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 18:35:07 +0200

Bernhard Trebuch presents in his program “Alte Musik - Neu interpretiert” a concert from the Capilla Flamenca, recorded during the festival Laus Polyphoniae 2007 in Antwerp. Alte Musik - Neu interpretiert präsentiert von Bernhard Trebuch. Anne de Bretagne (1477 bis 1514): Herzogin der Bretagne, Königin von Frankreich, Erzherzogin von Österreich, Königin von Sizilien und Jerusalem, Herzogin von Mailand. Auf ihren Tod schrieb Johannes Prioris, einer der bedeutendsten - heute in Vergessenheit geratenen - franko-flämischen Meister jener Zeit, eine Totenmesse, die den kontrapunktischen Stil des frühen 16. Jahrhunderts spiegelt. Capilla Flamenca; Oltremontano; Psallentes. Pierre de la Rue, Antoine Brumel, Johannes Prioris, Jacob Obrecht: Ad absolutionem post missam (auf den Tod der Anne von Bretagne, Königin von Frankreich) (Aufgenommen am 31. August 2007 im Augustinus Musikzentrum in Antwerpen) MUSIKLISTE: Komponist/Komponistin: PIERRE DE LA RUE Komponist/Komponistin: ANTOINE BRUMEL Komponist/Komponistin: JOHANNES PRIORIS Komponist/Komponistin: JACOB OBRECHT Titel: Ad absolutionem post missam (auf den Tod der Anne von Bretagne, Königin von Frankreich) Ausführende: Capilla Flamenca Ausführende: Oltremontano Ausführende: Psallentes Interesting links: http://www.capilla.be http://radio.orf.at/ http://www.oltermontano.com http://www.psallentes.be http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anne_of_Brittany http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=197558636 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gregorian_chant http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_IoHPjSbJPE http://www.festival.be/index.php?id=1197&L=2

Interview Dirk Snellings En scène 17042008(French)

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 21:51:15 +0200

Interview with Dirk Snellings by Christine Gyselings from Musique3. Dirk gives background information on where the name of the Capilla Flamenca is coming from and how the Capilla Flamenca evolved to where it stands today. Interesting links: http://www.capilla.be http://www.musiq3.be http://www.bozar.be

Interview Dirk Snellings Klara 08042008(Dutch)

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 11:14:27 +0200

Interview with Dirk Snellings by Mark Janssens from Radio Klara. Dirk gives background information about the program "Bellum et Pax". "Fear the armed man, the call is out to take arms" Using this slogan, the Roman-Catholic Europe launched a counterattack in 1460 against the advancing Turkish. In this attack the Bourgundian dukes took a leading role. Because in the late Middle Ages, State and Church were closely linked, the slogan 'L'Homme armé' has also been set to music. The melody of that song repeatedly runs through the ordinary parts of the mass as a red herring. Almost all the composers of the Bourgundian sphere of influence competed with each other to incorporate this war-song in an ingenious way in their mass. The "Missa L'homme Armé" of Pierre de La Rue can be closely associated with Josquin Desprez regarding the compositorical technicity. As the preferred composer of the Bourgundian Court, Pierre de la Rue shows here by composing proportion canons and all sorts of imitations that his polyphonic skill equals that of Josquin Desprez or Johannes Ockeghem. Pierre de la Rue transformed this melody with an unparalleled technical craftsmanship into other shapes throughout the various ordinary-parts of the mass. Beside the 'call to arms', a lot of polyphonic motets ask for peace. It was a common practice to ratify a peace treaty with ceremonious and joyful songs in the churches. In addition to this compilation version of the Missa L'homme armé, Gregorian Chant with its pure single lines invokes a message of peace - Da pacem - in this programme. Interesting links: http://www.capilla.be http://www.klara.be http://www.psallentes.be http://www.oltremontano.com http://www.jorisverdin.com http://www.ccha.be

Masterclass Polyphony 2008

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 16:31:58 +0100

During this masterclass, the emphasis will be on gaining skills and insight in working with polyphony, with Josquin’s two L’homme armé Masses serving as the musical context. The most important task of the musician in polyphony is bringing one’s own musical line in harmony with that of the other musicians. What the musician needs are a listening ear, an open and critical mind, and a feeling for group unity. It is this continuous group dynamic that really brings polyphonic compositions to life. Every member of an ensemble is creatively involved in the development and realization of polyphonic works. The artistic ‘leader’ of the group brings the many ideas together into a rich artistic texture. This allows the composition to shine as it was ‘authentically’ intended. Using the Missa L’homme armé as the departure point, poly-phonic vocal techniques will be developed and applied. The participants will be trained in modal tuning, rhythmic finesse and complexity, and techniques which develop the rich pyramid of polyphonic sound. Improvisation will also be an important aspect of this masterclass. Improvisation leads to greater insight into the polyphonic compositional process and allows musicians to deal with the notes’ in a more spontaneous and critical way. Interesting links http://www.capilla.be http://www.musica.be http://www.myspace.com/capillaflamenca http://www.youtube.com/capillaflam

12 x 12 (Tierkreis) Live recording

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 16:30:08 +0100

12 x 12 Two ensembles originating in Flanders, the Capilla Flamenca and Het Collectief, are joining artistic forces to present a unique performance in the fall of 2007. The music world offers probably no greater contrast between two ensembles, and yet the groups have come up with a thematic common denominator: the zodiac. Het Collectief discovered Tierkeis by Karlheinz Stockhausen, a work inspired by signs of the zodiac and consisting of twelve short, concentrated melodies, supported by simple chords. Each melody illustrates the specific characteristics of a particular sign. The original version of this work composed in 1974 consisted of twelve music boxes each playing these characteristic tunes. Over the years, a number of chamber-music versions grew out of this material. In this programme, the work will be given additional colour by singers and by players of both modern and old instruments. The work is marked both by its uncomplicated harmoniousness and the radical avant-garde quality that we have come to expect from Stockhausen. The link with Capilla Flamenca's celebrated Zodiac programme was there for the making. In this performance, a broad selection from the Ars Nova repertoire balances the twentieth-century repertoire of Het Collectief. In the fourteenth century, the Ars Nova emerged from France to sweep through Europe. This new art (of living) broke with the stiff and ponderous ideas from the past (Ars Antiqua). The shape of Capilla Flamenca's Zodiac programme was originally inspired by the splendid depictions of the signs of the zodiac that Duke Jean de Berry ordered from the Brothers Limburg: in these paintings the twelve months of the year and the changing seasons are identified with the twelve signs of the zodiac. In this sense, this work of art is an evocation of the inner temperaments of fourteenth-century man, whose life was to a large degree determined by the quixotic laws of nature. In 12 x 12, the two ensembles truly invade each other's territory with New Art, Ars Nova, resulting in a fascinating historical bridge between highly divergent music styles, genres and periods. The whole becomes a surprising mix of vocal, instrumental, old and new music performed by twelve singers and musicians. Interesting links: http://www.hetcollectief.be http://www.capilla.be http://www.youtube.com/capillaflam http://www.myspace.com/capillaflamenca

Program of the 12x12 concert in Brugge (Dutch)

Sun, 27 Jan 2008 20:30:27 +0100

Booklet with background information on the program 12x12.

Interview Dirk Snellings/Joanna Dudley (Dutch/English) - Who killed Cock Robin?

Fri, 14 Dec 2007 18:55:49 +0100

A boy's initiation through phantasy and nightmare - by Joanna Dudley and Capilla Flamenca. The Musictheatre by Joanna Dudley and Rufus Didwiszus reveals scenes of dark beauty and leads the audience into a surreal world of ritual and ceremony. The performance is accompanied by the renowned vocal and instrumental ensemble Capilla Flamenca. They masterfully adapt the Ars Nova music, a 14th century genre of vocal music. Produced by Binder + Partner Berlin. Co-produced by Capilla Flamenca, Concertgebouw Brugge, DecemberDance 07 and Ecole Cantonale d'Art du Valais. Kindly supported by Hauptstadtkulturfonds, Flemish Government and Ballhaus Naunynstraße.

Who killed Cock Robin? (English) Work in Progress...

Thu, 15 Nov 2007 11:18:27 +0100

Who killed Cock Robin? is a bizarre and poetic journey of initiation, children's fantasy and dark nightmare. The performance of Joanna Dudley and Rufus Didwiszus reveals scenes of dark beauty and leads the audience into a surreal world of ritual and ceremony, to the accompaniment of Ars Nova music, a 14th century genre of vocal music, masterfully adapted by the renowned vocal and instrumental ensemble Capilla Flamenca. This is the story of a fat little boy (Joanna Dudley) who one evening leaves the safety of his home to set out on a journey. On the way he meets six bearded guardians (Capilla Flamenca). Drawn to these men, the boy entrusts himself to the care of this strict community. A journey of transformation begins, accompanied by expressive singing and the video compositions of Swiss artist Samuel Dématraz, whose works conjure up an atmosphere of disquieting, dark beauty. Seductive and powerful, Who killed Cock Robin? explores traditional narratives, alternating between animism, transitional rites and fantasy, and in doing so continually blurs the border between reality and fiction. Who killed Cock Robin? is the first joint production between Joanna Dudley, Rufus Didwiszus and Capilla Flamenca since the great success of Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui's Foi. Produced by Binder + Partner Berlin, Adolphe Binder, (http://www.bp-berlin.com). Co-produced by Capilla Flamenca http://www.capilla.be école franco-flamande musique ancienne polyphonie flamande Niederländische Polyphonie Zeitalter der Franko-Flamen Niederländer Schule Alte Musik Renaissance Niederländische Polyphonie Ancient music Franco-Flemish School Dutch School Flemish Polyphony

Interview Dirk Snellings (French) - Bellum et Pax

Fri, 02 Nov 2007 14:00:47 +0100

Bellum et Pax -Festival des Cathédrales de Picardie Interview with Dirk Snellings (French) Basilique - Saint-Quentin (France) Concert of 28/09/2007 Bellum et Pax - Capilla Flamenca - Psallentes - Concerto Palatino Program: ANTE MISSAM : La Guerre Marnix DE CAT Signaux de guerre Matthias Hermann WERRECORE La battaglia Clément JANEQUIN La Guerre ANONYME Batalla Famossa Adriano BANCHIERI La Battaglia AD MISSAM : Méditation Jacob OBRECHT Missa L’homme armé (Kyrie, Gloria) Alleluia : Qui posuit (grégorien) ANONYME Upon Lamire Cristóbal de MORALES Circumdederunt me Evangelium : Cum sero esset (grégorien) Josquin DESPREZ Mille regretz Nicolas GOMBERT Mille regretz Heliadorus de PAIVA Tento do 3ème tom Sequentia: Dies irae (grégorien) Cristóbal de MORALES Introitus : Requiem Sequentia : Quid sum miser (grégorien) Cristóbal de MORALES Sequentia : Pie Jesu Sequentia: Qui Mariam absolvisti (grégorien) Grégorien / Josquin DESPREZ Proch dolor / Pie Jesu Antonio de CABEZON Fabordón del primer tono POST MISSAM : Paix et Joye Pierre de LA RUE, Adriaan WILLAERT Da pacem (grégorien) Hughe ASTON A Hornepype Cristóbal de MORALES Jubilate Deo omnis terra

Interview Dirk Snellings (Dutch) - Zodiac

Thu, 13 Sep 2007 21:05:58 +0200

Interview door Patrick Pieters (Stadsomroep Brugge) naar aanleiding van een concert van de Capilla Flamenca voor het Festival van Vlaanderen op 27 juli 2007 in Brugge. (Patrick Pieters-Op Locatie) Zodiac In de 14de eeuw wordt heel Europa vanuit Parijs overspoeld met de nieuwe kunst (Ars Nova) die komaf maakt met de stroeve ideeën van de Ars Antiqua. Het Franse model kent veel navolging bij de hoge adel en rijke kooplui. In de handschriften uit de Lage Landen staan naast de gekende Franse hoofse minneliederen van Guillaume de Machaut ook eerder speelse liederen in het Middelnederlands of het Vlaams.

Polyphonies de la Renaissance à Fribourg (French)

Wed, 12 Jul 2006 13:49:13 +0200

Dirk Snellings, bass and artistisc director of the Capilla Flamenca, was interviewed by Bertrand Décaillet during the international festival of sacred music in Fribourg, Switzerland in July 2006. Capilla Flamenca brought the "Song of Songs". Dirk Snellings, basse et directeur artistique de La Capilla Flamenca, à propos de Vive l’amour et de polyphonies de la Renaissance, concert donné ce soir dans le cadre du Festival International de Musiques Sacrées de Fribourg et diffusé en direct à l’enseigne de L’Eté des Festivals. Par Bertrand Décaillet. Interesting links: http://www.capilla.be http://www.fims-fribourg.ch http://www.fr.ch/ville%2Dfribourg/presentation/webcam1.htm http://www.rsr.ch/espace-2/dare-dare/

Foi, interview with Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui (French)

Mon, 08 Dec 2003 00:07:19 +0100

Interview by the RTBF with Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui produced his first choregraphy 'Rien de Rien' in 2000, as a member of the artistic core group of Alain Platel's ensemble 'Les Ballets C. de la B.', in collaboration with Roel Dieltiens. They hit the bulls-eye. In 'Foi' this Antwerp Fleming of Moroccan descent, continues the dialogue between music and dance, now supported by Capilla Flamenca. This music ensemble interprets the music of Fourteenth century Ars nova period - typified by polyphony and very complex rhythmics -, combined with the oral traditions of rural songs. Point of departure of 'Foi' is the question of the impact of faith, tradition and heritage. The performance draws on the improvisational talents of eighteen dancers, singers and musicians to develop the story. They all come from different cultural backgrounds. In musical terms, 'Foi' evolves from a deep, earthy sound into one of a transparent, ethereal quality of typical Eastern serenity. The images that the dancers conjure up are on the other hand, almost 'orphic' in character, presenting not the Greek underworld, but drawing on the collective experience of the world in its most contemporary and current affliction. Interesting links: http://www.capilla.be The music of this production can be ordered via http://sales.codaex.com/capilla/capilla_en.php More images related to the Foi production: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3qg7cgTgZkI école franco-flamande musique ancienne polyphonie flamande Niederländische Polyphonie Zeitalter der Franko-Flamen Niederländer Schule Alte Musik Renaissance Niederländische Polyphonie Ancient music Franco-Flemish School Dutch School Flemish Polyphony Ars Nova