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Magdalena Consort
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The
Magdalena Consort, started by Peter Harvey
has as its principal (but not exclusive) goal the performance of
the vocal works of J.S. Bach. There has been much debate about the issue
of singing Bach with solo voices throughout (with multiple strings), but
very few performances, in the grand scheme of things. This group will
spend some of its time redressing the balance, literally and
metaphorically. The
group has been created to bring together singers and instrumentalists of
special talent and personality in a highly-committed approach, which
hopefully will bring fresh responses to familiar and unfamiliar repertoire
alike. The name "Magdalena Consort" refers to: ·
Anna
Magdalena Bach, J.S. Bach's widow and a talented musician, who transcribed
some major works, including the cello suites ·
Maria
Magdalena, a saint whose particular emotional qualities seem to find
frequent echos in music · Magdalen College, Oxford and seeks to evoke the sacred music of the two great traditions, Lutheranism and Catholicism, as well as secular repertoire. Initially, at least, the emphasis will be on the vocal works of J.S. Bach, though not to the exclusion of other repertoire.Promoters please note: if
you wish to include this biography in a concert programme etc, please
contact M.A.M. Management to
ensure that you receive the most up to date version.
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