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Herman Pleij & Ralph van Raat

Medieval Inspiration for Contemporary Times
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Wed 2 Apr ’25 20:15 uur
Wed 2 Apr ’25
20:15 uur
  • Wed 2 Apr ’25
    20:15 uur
    Small Hall
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One of music's most cherished works: Carmina Burana. Full of rich melodies and catchy rhythms. Ralph van Raat plays a selection from a virtuoso piano solo version of the piece, which is based on medieval poems about love, lust, luck and bad luck. But what is the meaning of the texts, written in Latin, Middle High German and Old French? And what do they say about the culture and mentality of medieval people? Cultural historian Herman Pleij explains.

Pleij specialises in medieval literature. Recent titles include 'Exercises in pleasure: Love and lust in the late Middle Ages' and 'With a skewed eye: Time pictures by myself'. In an engaging and humorous way, he now explains the relationship between the original texts and the music of the Carmina Burana. He also shows how these texts are still relevant to our current times, in which, like the medievalists, we dream of a perfect life. Carmina Burana is a unique theatre performance, in which music and words enhance and enrich each other. Don't miss this opportunity to listen to and understand this beautiful music, and to learn more about the fascinating world of the Middle Ages.


Please note: this concert is completely spoken in Dutch.

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Programme

Orff - Carmina Burana (version for piano solo)

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