How medieval notation and art combined to create ritual music
In short: Experience the haunting beauty of medieval melodies during this presentation and concert, which investigates the profound links between sacred chants and illuminated manuscripts.
Led by Richard Porterfield, an instructor at Mannes College and founding member of the vocal ensemble Lionheart, this presentation features students from the Schola Cantorum. By performing Gregorian chants sourced from the Met's illuminated choir book pages, the talk investigates how ritual, illustration, and text interact with musical notation.
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