SUN, MOON, AND STARS – Basler Madrigalisten

In Francis of Assisi’s famous “Canticle of the Sun,” the heavenly bodies play a special role. He addresses them as “sister” or “brother,” thereby emphasizing the inner connection and harmony with nature. Join us in experiencing the gradual, melodious onset of twilight, the moon’s radiance, the fascination of the night, the glittering stars, and finally the crowing of the rooster heralding the bright morning. In addition to masterpieces from the Romantic era and the 19th century, the program will feature the world premiere of “4 Moon Songs” by Thüring Bräm. In his latest vocal work, which he dedicates to the Basel Madrigalists, Bräm draws inspiration from a madrigal by Claudio Monteverdi, a verse from “Der Mond ist aufgegangen” by the renowned poet Matthias Claudius, and Schubert’s late song setting “Der Doppelgänger”.

Basel Madrigalists
Raphael Immoos – Conductor

Works by György Ligeti, Petr Eben, Fanny Hensel, Thüring Bräm, Johannes Brahms, Robert Schumann, and others.


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