Anche quest’anno, trovandomi nella mia Verona, ho avuto la possibilità di recarmi nella vicina Mantova e assistere ad un paio di concerti della rassegna: Trame sonore – Mantova Chamber Music festival (di cui vi avevo parlato QUI ).
Nel pomeriggio del 1 giugno, in particolare, nella Cappella palatina di S. Barbara (che vedete nelle foto), annessa allo storico Palazzo Ducale, ho ascoltato l’ensemble Accademia d’Arcadia eseguire alcuni mottetti sacri di Alessandro Grandi. Per me non certo musica di tutti i giorni, per cui mi hanno suscitato curiosità ed interesse: davvero un’esperienza gradevole.
Non potendo riprenderli in video, vi lascio il link ad uno spot promozionale dell’ Accademia d’Arcadia: www.youtube.com/watch?v=P5DHEmzEZf4
L’ Accademia d’Arcadia è un gruppo vocale composto da tenori, bassi, contralti e soprani che canta in un abile contraltare di voci. Gli unici strumenti musicali d’accompagnamento sono: l’organo e la tiorba, questo enorme liuto a molteplici corde che vedete nelle foto, la cui creazione risale al XVI secolo.
Una foto di gruppo dell’ensemble, con la loro direttrice Alessandra Rossi Lürig.
Church music in Mantova.
At the beginning of June I had the pleasure to attend a few concerts in Mantua, during the Mantova Chamber Music Festival (I told about the venue HERE).
I was particularly curious to listen to the Accademia d’Arcadia group performing some Alessandro Grandi motets, in the Santa Barbara Cathedral (in the above shots), extension to the Palazzo Ducale, the historical Duke’s residence. To me surely not everyday music, therefore very interesting and pleasant.
Shooting videos was not consented, so for you a link to the Accademia’s repertoire: www.youtube.com/watch?v=P5DHEmzEZf4
In the Accademia d’Arcadia vocal group there are tenors, contraltos, bassos and sopranos; they sing with a clever polyphonic effect. Their only accompanying musical instruments are the organ and the theorbo, which you can see in my shots. The theorbo is a string instrument of the lute family particularly used in the Baroque music in 16th century.
In the last photo: the vocal group with their director Alessandra Rossi Lürig.
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Linked to: Friday Bliss. Willy-Nilly.
Mi piace molto la musica sacra🙂che bello
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What a stunning experience in this beautiful setting!
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Yes, it was a pleasant afternoon. Thank you Riitta.
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Grazie. Apriamo la mente a tanti tipi di musica!…
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Assolutamente🙂
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…that instrument is amazing, it’s as big as he is!!!
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Yes, nice to see it, indeed!
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Fabulous! 😍
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Thanks, dear Sara. It was a lovely afternoon.
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Mantova, cornice stupenda per una musica celestiale
Franca
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Hai ragione…stupenda!
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Exquisite architecture! What a setting for a performance!
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Lovely photos. I’m sure I’d sit all day listening 🙂
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Thank you Betty. I stayed all afternoon. 🙂
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Thanks William. Acoustics were also excellent.
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Instrumentos incríveis e que não conhecia, aproveito para desejar um bom Domingo.
Andarilhar
Dedais de Francisco e Idalisa
Livros-Autografados
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Beautiful building and music is always a pleasure
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It is, indeed. Thank you, Carol!
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This instrument was quite new to me too…Thanks for your kind visit!
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So interesting and no doubt it was a musical treat for you! For me, especially this instrument that looks like two in one! Am surprised this group performed their music with daily modern clothes on! Pity you couldn’t record anything, but I understand:) Many thanks for sharing this musical experience with All Seasons! Hope you are enjoying All Seasons!
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Great shots!
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Thank you very much!
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Yes, as you said it was a true treat! Thanks for your kind comment and have a great new week ahead!
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We visited Turku in September and were very happy there.
We like the city, the people, the food, the music and the culture.
Warm greetings from the beautiful Rhine-Highlands / Germany
Rosie
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Thanks! Glad you liked Turku as it really deserves. Also the Rhine Valley is awesome, though, and excellent wines are produced. Welcome to my blog!
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Yes, the Rhine Valley is really something special.
It was registered in 2002 in the list of World Heritage by UNESCO.
I hope your day is a happy one!
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Thanks. The same to you! I know many places in Germany. I like your country. 🙂
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and I like Finland too. 🙂
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