Calendar and Projects
2011 SEASON
SAINT-GUILHEM-LE-DESERT (Hérault, France)
September 17
"Golden Legends: Saints of the Languedoc and Elsewhere.”
With:
Anne Azema, voice and hurdy-gurdy
Joel Cohen, voice, gittern and lute
Inspired by the lives of great saints of the late Middle Ages, Camerata Mediterranea presents an afternoon of poetry and music of the 12th and 13th centuries: St. Benedict of Aniane, Saint-Gilles du Gard, Saint-Guilhem Desert, St. Mary Magdalene Sainte-Baume in Provence, and St. Léochade, venerated in Vic Gardiole. These passions, miracles and deeds are sung and narrated in Occitan, Latin and French.
Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert
Lapidary Museum
3:00pm
Free admission – voluntary donation
Reservations / Information:
04 67 57 70 17
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October 16
Star of the Sea: Marian Sacred Songs of the Mediterranean”
With:
Anne Azema, voice and hurdy-gurdy
Susanne Ansorg, vielle, gittern and lute
This concert features Occitan, Spanish and Italian music of the Middle Ages.
In the 12th and 13th centuries the cult of Mary was in full bloom in France, as with much of Europe. The Virgin Mary is all the more revered and popular because she represents a direct link between humanity and God. This concert, solo voice with instrumental accompaniment, presents great songs, narratives, spiritual songs and dance from different regions of the north shore of the Mediterranean basin. Each of its kind and its language (Old Occitan, Galician, Italian) carries the hopes, prayers, desires and complaints to she who, “star of the sea,” “gate of heaven ,” “dawn,” serves as a mediator, ambassador and guide.
Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert
Lapidary Museum
3:00pm
Admission: 10 Euros (member discount: 5 Euros)
Reservations / Information:
04 67 57 70 17
Concert at the Abbey of Saint-Sauveur Aniane:
Sunday, February 6 at 3:00pm
"Golden Legends: Saints of the Languedoc and Elsewhere"
with
Anne Azéma – vocals and Joel Cohen – lute and vocals
of Camerata Mediterranea.
Inspired by the lives of great saints of the late Middle Ages, an evening of poetry and music of the 12th and 13th centuries: St. Benedict of Aniane, Saint-Gilles du Gard, Saint-Guilhem Desert, St. Mary Magdalene Sainte-Baume in Provence, and St. Léochade, venerated in Vic Gardiole. These passions, miracles and deeds are sung and narrated in Occitan, Latin, and French.
Free admission – voluntary donation
2010 SEASON ANNOUNCEMENT
FOUR EVENTS, SEPTEMBER 18-19
SAINT-GUILHEM-LE-DESERT (Hérault, France)
In September 2010, during des Journées Européennes du Patrimoine (European Heritage Days), Camerata Mediterranea and the town of Saint Guilhem-le-Désert will present, in the Abbey of Gellone, a series of four new conference/concerts, under the direction of Joel Cohen.
Program:
1.
What is “Andalusian” in Arabo-Andalusian Music?
Conference with music, September 19 at 4:00pm, in the Museum Auditorium.
2.
The Virgin Mary in Mediterranean Music.
Concert with commentary, September 18 at 8:45pm, in the Church of the Abbey.
3.
The Roots of Sephardic Music.
Conference with music, September 19 at 4:00pm, in the Museum Auditorium.
4.
Tot ço qu'ieu volria: Feminine Desire in Occitan Music and Poetry
Concert with commentary, September 19 at 8:45pm, in the Museum Auditorium (soloist and guest speaker: Anne Azéma).
Afternoon Conferences (1 and 3): free admission, voluntary donation
Evening Concerts (2 and 4): Admission, 12 Euros
Participating artists:
Susanne Ansorg, vielle
Anne Azéma, voice
Joël Cohen,voice, lauta
Boujemaa Razgui, voice, oud, percussion
With the support of:
The Languedoc-Rousillon Office of Cultural Affairs
Trobart Productions
The Community of Saint Guilhem-le-Désert
Le Désert Imaginaire
For More Information:
+33 (0)6 08 98 79 46
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CAMERATA MEDITERRANEA EDUCATIONAL PROJECTS
In the autumn of 2008, Camerata Mediterranea, directed by Joel Cohen, launched its program of musical offerings and encounters.
Schools, universities, religious groups, and other associations can choose from a menu of live events, featuring lecture-discussions, accompanied by musical performances, around the themes of shared musical roots and cultural exchange in the Mediterranean world.
Examples of Available Topics:
*The Three Religions and their music in Medieval Spain
*What is Andalusian in Arabo-Andalusian music?
*The Virgin Mary in medieval Spanish song
*The roots of Sephardic music
Each of these topics can be adapted to the needs and interests of specific audiences: student or adult, music lover or general public, religious or secular.
The format will be relaxed and informal, leaving space for audience questions and participation.
The intent of these events is to inform and educate, but also to entertain with compelling and beautiful musical examples in live performance.
Size of participating ensemble:
One to four, depending on subject and calendar
Length of presentation:
Approximately one hour. Longer sessions, including intensive study and teaching/coaching sessions, are possible.
Fees:
Negotiable, thanks to Camerata Mediterranea's generous donors.
We welcome your queries! For more details, please contact one of our project coordinators:
North America
Yasmina Kamal, Project Coordinator, USA
kamal@medmusique.org
10 Carmel Street #2
Roxbury Crossing, MA 02120
France
Daniel Kuentz
ledesertimaginaire@yahoo.fr
Mairie (Town Hall)
Ancien Chemin de Ganges
34150 Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert
"The first step of the 2008-2009
season is to increase and diffuse knowledge.
This done, we can put the knowledge
to work intelligently."
Camerata Mediterranea is prepared to
function as an international
production unit.
Activities to be organized may include:
- Colloquia (duration from a week to several
weeks) reuniting recognized scholar-
specialists and professional musicians.
- On-campus workshops and seminars coordinated to university/high school curricula.
- Teaching semesters or mini-semesters.
- Language and poetry study sessions.
- Scholarships for proven professionals
to study firsthand outside their field.
