A Mass for Peace

A Mass for Peace

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In a rapidly modernizing world marked by conflict, Jacobus de Kerle masterfully weaves the ethereal votive antiphon Da pacem, Domine into a magnificent cantus firmus mass as a cry for peace. Possibly written as a commemoration of the epic sea victory at Lepanto in...
Biber’s Requiem à: 15. in Concerto

Biber’s Requiem à: 15. in Concerto

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Join Musica Transalpina as we present Heinrich Biber’s rarely-heard Requiem in A Major for All Souls’ Day: Saturday November 2, 2024 at 11 A. M. and Sunday November 3, 2024 at 7 P. M. Free liturgical performanceSaturday November 2, 2024 at 11 A. M.The...
In voce tubæ: Venetian music for Ascension

In voce tubæ: Venetian music for Ascension

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The Return of the Bucentaur to the Molo on Ascension Day by Canaletto Ascension was one of the most important holidays during the golden age of Venice, when the Doge would officially consecrate Venice to the sea by throwing a wedding ring into the lagoon. This...
Music of the Holy Roman Empire

Music of the Holy Roman Empire

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The coronation of Joseph II. at S. Bartholomew’s Cathedral in Frankfurt (1764), school of Martin van Meytens.  Courtesy of the Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna. Musica Transalpina is proud to present the following three programs in partnership with Ss. Peter...
[more] Colossal Baroque

[more] Colossal Baroque

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Presenting a second program of Austrian Baroque Following the resounding success of our inaugural concert, Musica Transalpina is proud to satisfy a newfound demand for this opulent sacred repertoire with even more music in the so-called Colossal Baroque style — this...