Norbert Rodenkirchen: Medieval Echoes

Held in conjunction with Ensemble Dialogos' performance of Barlaam and Josaphat, February 19 & 21. Presented by Chatham Baroque. 

Ensemble Dialogos flute player extraordinaire, Norbert Rodenkirchen, presents a contemplative solo program that features the art of improvisation in various Medieval styles through the centuries. Drawing on sources from the 9th through the 14th centuries, Norbert takes us on a meditative and otherworldly journey, including Sequences of Notker Balbulus, anonymous lais, early minstrel tunes and dances, as well as instrumental versions of music by Guillaume de Machaut. Interlaced with the Medieval melodies are some orientally influenced pieces from the Near East and some Medieval Reverdies based on Fin de Siecle arrangements of medieval songs  — melodies that both juxtapose and bring together the ancient and modern worlds.

Rodenkirchen last appeared in Pittsburgh with Benjamin Bagby & Sequentia as part of the 2019/20 Chatham Baroque + Renaissance & Baroque concert series.

Pay-as-you-will; suggested $20.