Sun., May 4, 7:00 PM
$100 – $500 Tickets
The Allen Center
35 Webster St, Newton, MA 02465
Medieval music sounded remarkably modern in the hands of forward-thinking composers like Guillaume de Machaut, Jacob Senleches and Johannes Suzoy. Their music displayed freedom of thought, fearlessly explored rhythmic complexity, and pushed the limits of what was possible to both notate and perform. Don’t miss this intimate, mesmerizing program featuring stellar singers Sophie Michaux and James Reese, joined by multi-instrumentalists Debra Nagy and Artistic Director Scott Metcalfe at The Allen Center in Newton.
After the performance, join the musicians and your fellow guests for an elegant toast to the future of Blue Heron, made possible by your generous support!
TICKET OPTIONS
Click “Buy Tickets” or call us at (617) 960-7956 to secure your seats for this special limited-capacity event. All proceeds benefit Blue Heron, and a portion of every ticket is tax-deductible.*
$500 per person – Blue Heron Avant-Guardian!
Event admission plus exclusive seating and special top supporter recognition in appreciation for above-and-beyond support.
$250 per person – Medieval Trailblazer
Event admission plus special supporter recognition at the event.
$100 per person general admission.
Admission to the performance and reception.
*While the musical experience is sure to be priceless, the fair market value of goods and services received for each ticket is $20; all but $20 of every ticket tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.
Can’t attend but want to support the event? Make a fully tax-deductible contribution today!
BLUE HERON
Sophie Michaux, mezzo-soprano
James Reese, tenor
Scott Metcalfe, vielle & gothic harp
Debra Nagy, recorders, douçaines, harp, and voice
James Reese, tenor
Scott Metcalfe, vielle & gothic harp
Debra Nagy, recorders, douçaines, harp, and voice
Concert Program
I. The song sings of itself
Ma fin est mon commencement
Guillaume de Machaut (c. 1300-1377)
La harpe de mellodie
Jacob de Senleches (fl. 1380s)
Tout pas compas suy composé
Baude Cordier (fl. c. 1400)
II. The Rose & the Lily
Rose, liz, printemps, verdure
Machaut
O rosa bella (instrumental)
Johannes Ciconia (c. 1370-1412)
Rose sans per
Anonymous
III. Science
Pictagoras, Jubol et Orpheus
Johannes Suzoy (fl. 1380s)
Mal vi loyauté (instrumental)
Anonymous
Science n’a nul annemi
Matheus de Sancto Johanne (d. by 1391)
IV. The Birds & the Bees
Ha tre dol rossignol goly
Anonymous
Je voy le bon temps venir
Anonymous
All concert dates, programs and personnel are subject to change without notice.
Doors open half an hour prior to start time.
14th Century Avant-garde (podcast exclusive)
LD Artistic Director Debra Nagy and host Hannah De Priest explore the strange and beautiful music of the ars subtilior in this audio-only episode. Featuring music by Machaut, Senleches, and others with performances by Debra Nagy, (winds, voice, harps), Scott Metcalfe (vielle and Gothic harp) Sophie Michaux (mezzo-soprano) and James Reese (tenor).
