Musical Recreations

Medieval and Modern Concert

These recreations offer a journey of a thousand years, from Gregorian chant of the 11th century to contemporary music by Norman composers, following in the footsteps of William the Conqueror.
The music of the 11th century, which forms its sound universe, marks a pivotal period in European history, with the transition from neumatic notation to musical notation. The chant, the vielle, and the flute of the ensemble “À la Traverseinne”, played on instruments reconstructed based on medieval iconography, engage in dialogue with contemporary works performed by the ensemble “Intibaa’”.
The two groups come together around a creation by David Defillon, inspired by a melody from the Songs of Consolation, offering a musical journey enriched by theatrical mediation. This dialogue allows for the perception of both contrasts and resonances between these repertoires.

Medieval Musical Recreations
In the Middle Ages, a school of singing was developed by Guillaume de Volpiano (1001-1028) and his disciple Jean de Ravenne (1028-1079), also linked to major abbeys like Jumièges, Saint-Ouen de Rouen, Bernay, or Mont-Saint-Michel. Volpiano is recognized for his talent in renewing the modulations of psalmic chanting.
The Songs of Consolation, among the most widely disseminated works of the Middle Ages, are inspired by a manuscript from the 11th century rediscovered after 142 years. Their reconstruction from neumes is the result of the work of Sam Barrett and Benjamin Bagby.
The program also evokes Hildegarde of Bingen, a major figure of the 12th century, as well as Richard the Lionheart, of whom two songs are performed.

Modern Musical Recreations
In the 20th century, several composers drew inspiration from Gregorian chant to support contemporary writings, blending tradition and modernity. André Caplet, Albert Roussel, Anthony Girard, Dominique Lemaître, and David Defillon thus extend this heritage in works marked by modal richness and a strong expressive dimension.

Practical Information: 
All public
Duration: 1h
Admission: €20

Cooperation France / United Kingdom
Partnerships: DFDS Ferry Dieppe-New Haven, National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), Medieval Music Festival in Essonne, TraVerse-Dieppe Workshop Third Time-ROUEN Residence, Association of Descendants of William the Conqueror, Rouen Center Parish (Catholic Rouen), Saint John Paul II Parish-Dieppe