WCC Presents Norbert Rodenkirchen: Medieval Echoes

Norbert Rodenkirchen of the internationally acclaimed early music ensembles Sequentia, Dialogos and Candens Lilium presents the contemplative art of extemporized flute playing in various medieval styles through the centuries. 

Sequences of Notker Balbulus (9th ct.), anonymous lais, early minstrel tunes and dances are performed alongside instrumental versions of music by Guillaume de Machaut (14th ct.). The inner reflections of beautiful original melodies from the Middle Ages throughout the program will be extended at some special moments with “Oriental repercussions” – reflecting the various origins of Occitan music as an echo from far away – and also at other spots with dreamlike “Reverdies medievales” for solo flute which find their artistic focus based on romantic/impressionistic “fin de siecle” arrangements of medieval compositions.