Kronborg Classical: Musica Ficta concert
Kronborg's world-famous Renaissance vocal ensemble and house orchestra, Musica Ficta, is back at the castle with their unique and magical music.
Concert 1: Harmonies of the Spheres
Frederik II was the father of Christian IV and was, among other things, very interested in the scientist Tycho Brahe and his research.
Musica Ficta has named the concert 'Harmonies of the Spheres', as the music is from a collection of works from the Danish court's private music collections and from the so-called 'Uranienborg part books', which were found at Uranienborg Castle on Hven.
These are works dedicated to Christian III and Frederik II, such as funeral motets and the wedding motet dedicated to Frederik II's daughter Anna, married to King James VI of Scotland.
At this time, music was predominantly written for voices, but we know that these scores were just as often played by wind instruments. The concert will therefore be a festive mix of singing and wind music.
It's music that makes the world go round.
Info:
Thursday, May 23. at 19.30
Concert 2: Le Veglie di Siena
madrigal comedy dedicated to Christian 4.
More info coming soon.
Concert date:
Thursday, September 26 at 19:30
Up close and personal with the preparations
In the week leading up to the concert, the talented vocal ensemble moves into the castle, where you can get up close to the preparations for the concert through open rehearsals and Bo Holten's lively introductions for both children and adults. This is your chance to ask questions about all things vocal music. What is a countertenor? How many voices do you sing with? Have Danish kings and queens listened to this music? Or something else entirely.
Program for open rehearsals:
May:
Thursday 9 May 13:00 - 17:00
Friday 10 May 10:30 - 14:30
Monday 20 May 13:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 21 May 10:30 - 14:30
Wednesday 22 May 10:30 - 15:30 rehearsal Musica Ficta and Prince's Music Corps.
September:
Monday, September 16, 10:30 am - 2:30 pm
Tuesday, September 17, 10:30 am - 2:30 pm
Wednesday, September 18, 10:30 am - 2:30 pm
Thursday, September 19, 10:30 am - 2:30 pm
Friday, September 20, 10:30 am - 2:30 pm
The concerts are part of a project between Kronborg Castle and Musica Ficta, which also involves research and teaching. The project is financed by the Obel Family Foundation, the Louis-Hansen Foundation and the Augustinus Foundation. Read more here: https://ficta.dk/musica-ficta-bliver-ensemble-in-residence-paa-kronborg/
