CKV Pop-Up Performance: Vocapella

The programme

Get carried away this afternoon in a musical programme composed around Hildegard von Bingen's O virtus Sapientiae. Every piece you hear is connected to this extraordinary work. Whether it is from the same era, a contemporary arrangement, or inspired by folk music from the 12th century. Hildegard von Bingen lived in the 12th century and is known for her mystical and philosophical texts, including the famous Scivias.

Besides Hildegard von Bingen's piece, the programme includes:

• O virtus Sapientiae - Cheryl Lynn Helms
• Ave gloriosa - anonymus
• Canti di Santa Ildegarda - Carlotta Ferrari
• Parts from 'Alte Volkslieder in neuen Sätzen' - Harald Genzmer

Vocapella

Vocapella has been associated with CKV Almere for more than 35 years. What once began as a mixed choir has grown into a choir of 12 singers led by Miranda Driessen. In recent years, music by female composers has regularly (but not exclusively) taken centre stage. With a penchant for surprising and seldom-performed repertoire, Vocapella always brings innovative programmes-from early music to contemporary compositions. Will you come and listen too?