Name: Song of Songs / Songs of love
Start: 2025-04-05T20:00:00
Location: First Church in Cambridge

Embark on a mesmerizing journey with Blue Heron as they bring to life the musical brilliance of 15th-century France and Burgundy, the intricate polyphony of Johannes Regis's 'Missa L'homme armé,' the enchanting complexity of Ars subtilior, and the evocative 'Song of Songs.' Set in the candlelit ambiance of the First Church in Cambridge, these events, spanning from December 2024 to April 2025, promise an unforgettable exploration of historical and emotive soundscapes performed by a stellar ensemble of musicians and vocalists.

A Musical Journey Through Time: Blue Heron's Reviving Classics

Blue Heron invites audiences to embark on a unique musical journey with three exceptional events: 'The Armed Archangel: Johannes Regis, Missa L’homme armé', 'A more subtle art: the late 14th-century Ars subtilior', and 'Song of Songs / Songs of love'. These events offer a deep dive into historical compositions, reviving ancient melodies and exploring the intricate world of polyphony and operatic performances. Held at the First Church in Cambridge, these performances promise to captivate music lovers with their historical richness and artistic prowess.

A Journey Through Time: Blue Heron's Musical Odyssey

James Reese

Sophie Michaux

Jason McStoots

Margot Rood

Sumner Thompson

Kim Leeds

Paul Guttry

Daniel Fridley

Bella Cadena

Ohad Ashkenazi

Louise Treitman

Corey  Dalton Hart

Blue Heron

Two actors join Blue Heron’s singers for a revised version of a dramatic program last performed in 2012: sacred polyphony setting texts from the Song of Songs, Spanish love songs, and poetry in Spanish and Hebrew.

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Song of Songs / Songs of love

First Church in Cambridge

Song of Songs / Songs of love

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