Ars Choralis Coeln

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The High Middle Ages are considered to be of particular importance in the history of Europe, as this period saw the beginning of development processes in very different areas that had a lasting impact on the further history and development of Europe. The founding of influential religious orders such as the Franciscans, Dominicans and especially Cistercians also took place during this period. The monasteries were in constant and active contact throughout Europe.
Ars Choralis Coeln are focused mainly on the Cistercian nuns, their spirituality, their mysticism and their music. In this concert, you can experience a journey into the fascinating world of the Cistercian nuns, in whose monasteries music and mysticism formed an inseparable unit. Immerse yourself in the meditative power of their chants and let yourself be enchanted by the spiritual depth of their unique music and art.

Programme

Divinum Misterium – The Codexes of Cistercian Women in Spain and Germany in the 13th Century
Music from the Gradual of the Monastery of Wonnenthal, the Gisle Codex, the Codex of Las Huelgas, the Convent of Wienhausen and Mechthild of Magdeburg

Gradual of the Monastery of Wonnenthal, f. 230r
Litany of All Saints on Pentecost

Gisle Codex, f. 146v and Tropus from Codex of Las Huelgas, 119r
Introitus: Salve Sancta Parens

Codex of Las Huelgas, f.159r
Tractus: Quis dabit capiti meo aquam?

Mechthild von Magdeburg (1207–1282)
from Das fließende Licht der Gottheit, / Reconstruction of the melodies by Maria Jonas†
   Ein widergesang gottes in der sele an funf dingen
   Ein sang gottes der selen

Gradual of the Monastery of Wonnenthal, f. 244v
Sequentia St. Bernard's

Antiphonary of the Monastery of Wonnenthal, f. 16r
Responsorium: Amo Christum

Gradual of the Monastery of Wonnenthal, f. 228r and Tropus from Codex of Las Huelgas, f. 16v
Sanctus - Missa de B.V. – Divinum misterium

Wienhäuser Songbook (c. 1470)
Dilectus meus

— Instrumental interlude —

Gisle Codex, Codex of Las Huelgas and Gradual of the Monastery of Wonnenthal
Sequentia Virgine Johannes
Sequentia Virginis Marie laudes

— Instrumental interlude —

Gradual of the Monastery of Wonnenthal, f. 218v and Tropus from Codex of Las Huelgas, f. 18r
Agnus Dei - Mortis dira ferens
O Ihesu Salvator

Gisle Codex and Codex of Las Huelgas
Sequentia in commemoratione sancte Marie virginis

The group mourns the loss of its founder and director, the great Cologne singer Maria Jonas, who passed away unexpectedly and too soon in December 2024. Maria always had a special relationship with Portugal, her favourite country, and with the music of the Cistercian monasteries. This concert is dedicated to her.

Performers

Cora Schmeiser, voice
Lucia Mense, flutes
Nadine Balbeisi, voice
Pamela Petsch, voice and drum
Stefanie Brijoux, voice and harp
Susanne Ansorg, violas

Information
If you have any questions, please contact us:
Tel. 967 716 647 or info@cistermusica.com