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Midday Muse: The Orlando Consort All the Ends of the Earth
The Orlando Consort is considered one of Europe's most expert vocal groups performing repertoire from the years 1050 to 1550.
The 13th century was an exciting time in the western world as major leaps forward were made in the arts and sciences, in religion and education, in law and politics, and in music. At the center of this creative activity was the city of Paris. In commemorating this period of musical advancement and flourishing, The Orlando Consort, together with Wellesley College’s Chamber Singers and Collegium Musicum, present glorious music associated with the great Cathedral of Notre Dame. The music alternates breathtakingly seductive and virtuosic polyphonic lines with beguiling and evocative plainchant, and the concert features a rare performance of Pérotin’s magisterial Viderunt omnes.
The Orlando Consort is considered one of Europe’s most expert vocal groups performing repertoire from the years 1050 to 1550. Their work combines captivating entertainment with fresh scholarly insight, marking them as outstanding leaders of their field. The Consort’s performances also embrace the spheres of contemporary music and improvisation, performing over 30 world premieres and creating striking collaborations with groups of other genres.
As part of October’s Kathryn Gaubatz ‘63 Early Music Residency, the Consort will present an exciting new project wherein they perform live accompaniment to the 1928 film Passion de Jeanne D’Arc. They will also work closely with Wellesley College Chamber Singers and Collegium Musicum singers, who will then be included in the Midday Muse concert on Wednesday, October 21st, All the Ends of the Earth. This residency will also include class visits, ensemble rehearsal visits and master classes with Wellesley students.
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A gift from Kathryn Gaubatz ‘63, the Orlando Consort Residency and concert activities have further received generous support from the Marjorie Copland Baum Memorial Fund; the Moffett Fund; and the Florence Jeup Ford ’22, Mary M. Crawford ’22, and Virginia Ford ’48 Artist in Residence Endowment Fund.
