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Singing together; apart: drama and medieval chant

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The Bodleian Libraries (BODcasts)
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As both audience members and actors, you will learn to sing the classic Easter sequence hymn 'Victimae paschali laudes' ('Praises to the paschal victim') and see how it formed part of a medieval play.
Gregorian chant is an ancient communal song tradition, much loved for its calming, meditative feel – but we are increasingly appreciating its dramatic and even emotional aspects. This workshop will showcase a play performed in medieval Wienhausen (the Wienhäuser Osterspiel), a Middle Low German drama focusing on Mary Magdalene.
As both audience members and actors, you will learn to sing the classic Easter sequence hymn 'Victimae paschali laudes' ('Praises to the paschal victim') and see how it formed part of a medieval play. No experience of singing, music reading, or ancient languages required - and from the comfort of your own home, no strangers can hear you!

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The Bodleian Libraries (BODcasts)
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Henrike Lähnemann
Andrew Dunning
Zachary Guiliano
Nick Swarbrick
Marlene Schilling
Carolin Gluchowski
Keywords
medieval manuscripts
Gregorian Chant
Wienhausen
Mary magdalen
medieval drama
Department: Bodleian Libraries
Date Added: 17/06/2021
Duration: 01:03:03

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