Love and death as the oldest couple in history: that is La Fonte Musicas starting point for a colourful programme including rare songs about death from the Italian Trecento as well as lots of exciting music on the theme of love and lust in the time of Boccaccio.
The characters in Boccaccios Decameron are on the run from the Black Death. They stay at a place outside the city, entertaining themselves with stories to pass the time. So they have something in common with the enthusiastic young participants in the music camp, who also meet every day. They structure their time according to a strict ritual, telling stories, making music and dancing. Every day ends with a song. See and hear the results of this exciting week here.
Enjoy a festival menu before the evening concerts at AMUZ during Laus Polyphoniae. You can also enjoy a simple lunch in the foyer before and after any of the Laus Polyphoniae afternoon concerts held at AMUZ. Concert tickets are not included in the meal prices stated.
STARTER, choice of:
Courgette, pesto and mascarpone soup
Quinoa, smoked salmon and hummus salad topped with roasted almonds
MAIN COURSE, choice of:
Thai chicken and vegetable curry with jasmine rice
Grilled cod fillet with mousseline sauce, parsnip mash and leek
Warm salad with roasted sweet potato, goats cheese, cherry tomatoes and balsamic vinegar crème
Advance reservation required.
War and disease meant that death was a constant presence in mediaeval lives. Music offered comfort and hope. Cappella Mariana sings subdued, understated works by Machaut and composers who opened the way to the 15th century.
Tasto Solo presents music from the Faenza Codex, looking back on its selection for the International Young Artists Presentation (IYAP) ten years ago. The codex contains one of the oldest collections of keyboard music, with exciting adaptations of sacred and profane vocal music in the ars nova style by Landini, Machaut, da Bologna and many others.
ATTENTION: THE CONCERT WILL BE IN AMUZ, NOT IN ELZENVELD.
Concertos para Bebés gives babies, toddlers and young children up to the age of five an interactive introduction to classical music. The concerts are held in a play area in the middle of the hall. The musicians are surrounded by cushions for the young audience and their parents. Most children prefer to stay on Mum or Dads lap, but more adventurous toddlers venture out among the musicians. Either way is fine! And why not sing along as well, clap your hands and, most important of all, take an active approach to discovering music. In line with the theme of the festival, the musicians of Musicalmente will perform music from the 14th century.