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Chant Wars
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About the Performance
The voices from two of Europe's most innovative ensembles specialising in medieval music, Sequentia and Dialogos, join forces in a performance exploring the legendary confrontation between the various styles of Gregorian Chant found across Medieval Europe. The 9th century saw the development of a politically fuelled conflict between these different chant traditions; each claiming to be ‘purer' than and superior to the other. This performance is interspersed with readings from witnesses to this medieval confrontation.
Reviews
I love being agnostic. It means I can delve into the beauty of religion without having to worry about things like, you know, the meaning of it all. Such is the case with Chant Wars, set suitably in the vaulting nave of Greyfriars Kirk.
The product of the meeting of two renowned chant groups (Sequentia and Dialogos); Chant Wars may sound like the 3rd century version of a street-style dance-off but, while exposing the "myth of Gregorian Chant" (and exploring the geographical idiosyncrasies of the form), this show feels like anything but battle.
Drenched to the eyeballs in history, a collection of men (and one woman) sing words older than I can fathom and they are delivered with such a painful and aching beauty that perhaps it is best to simply close your eyes and let the warmth of the beautiful noise envelop you. Not to be missed.
THIS CONCERT WAS RECORDED BY BBC RADIO 3
Performance Details
Dialogos
Director Katarina Livljanic
Sequentia
Director Benjamin Bagby
Booking Information
Performance Dates:
- Wed 13 Aug - 5:45 pm
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- £17Tickets:
- Approx 1 hour 10 minutesDuration:
- Greyfriars KirkVenue:
