Puzzles, Games, and Fun
Unconventional musical forms and creative freedom take center stage in this concert program. “Quodlibet” can be translated as “as one pleases.” To this day, the term refers to a musical composition that combines various melodies or themes, often in a humorous or creative way. In this process, familiar melodies or motifs are blended together so that they sound simultaneously, creating a lively, multi-layered soundscape. Another masterful discipline was that of the riddle canon. Masters such as Josquin des Prez and Jacobus von Liège outdo one another with complex structures and hidden clues. These compositions challenge both the musicians and the audience to discover the hidden messages and solve the musical riddles.
Conductors: Catherine Motuz & Elizabeth Rumsey
Doors open at 5:45 p.m. – Concert at 6:15 p.m.
A concert series unique in the world that focuses on music and Renaissance culture. “A Renaissance of the Renaissance,” brought to life by professional musicians from Basel.
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