Concert Graindelavoix in the crypt of the Basilica of Saint Servatius
22.7.2014
Graindelavoix / Björn Schmelzer
Maastricht Cryptonomies
As of Wednesday 16 July, Graindelavoix will develop a sound installation for Undertones in the crypt of the Basilica of St. Servatius. The Graindelavoix music collective was formed by Björn Schmelzer in 2000. The company performs worldwide and is renowned for its interpretations of European musical traditions. From 16 July to 23 July, this exceptional company touches down in Maastricht. They will work on a new composition in The Basilica of St. Servatius, based on the oldest office chants from the Netherlands, which are dedicated to Saint Servatius.
On Tuesday 22 July, Graindelavoix completes their residency with a performance of the Maastricht Cryptonomies in the Basilica of St. Servatius.
Prior to the concert (22 July), you can attend open rehearsals between Wednesday 16 July and Tuesday 22 July, from 13:00 to 17:00 daily (on presentation of a Undertones pass). For three evenings, Graindelavoix will give a short performance in Marres, and Björn Schmelzer will give a lecture and performance on Wednesday 23 July, in which he talks about the origins and working process of the Maastricht Cryptonomies.
Agenda
Open rehearsal Maastricht Cryptonomies Wednesday 16 July until Tuesday 22 July
13:00 – 17:00 daily
Entrance: with Undertones pass
Location: the Basilica of Saint Servatius, Keizer Karelplein 3
18.07 Performance by David Hernandez, Marius Peterson, Jean-Christophe Brizard, Björn Schmelzer
Friday 18 July, 21:00 – 21:30
Free entrance. Please reserve via renee.roukens@marres.org
Location: Marres, Capucijnenstraat 98
"Ossuaires" chant and polyphony from 13th century manuscripts: a short concert that offers an insight into the raw materials of 13th century office repertories on which our sound installation is based.
19.07 Performance by Margarida Garcia (electric contrabas) & David Hernandez (dance)
Saturday 19 July, 20:00 – 20:30
Free entrance.
Please register via renee.roukens@marres.org
Location: Marres, Capucijnenstraat 98
The famous choreographer/dancer and Graindelavoix-singer, David Hernandez meets with bassist Margarida Garcia for a short but unique intervention, trying to capture the resonance of a crypt, appropriating a wandering body.
20.07 Performance by Margarida Garcia (electric bass) & Manuel Mota (electric guitar)
Sunday 20 July, 20:00 – 20:30
Free entrance
. Please reserve via renee.roukens@marres.org
Location: Marres, Capucijnenstraat 98
A short intervention by Margarida Garcia and Manuel Mota duo, both engaged in Graindelavoix's Maastricht Cryptonomies: an opportunity to encounter the musical work of these longterm collaborators.
22.07 Maastricht Cryptonomies concert
With: Marius Peterson (vocals), David Hernandez (vocals), Jean-Christophe Brizard (vocals), Margarida Garcia (electric bass), Manuel Mota (electric guitar), Alex Fostier (sound), Björn Schmelzer (vocals and artistic direction)
Tuesday 22 July, 19:30 – 21:30
Location: the Basilica of Saint Servatius, Keizer Karelplein 3.
Entrance: €15.00, standard / €10.00 students and 65+.
Please reserve via renee.roukens@marres.org
In the Maastricht Cryptonomies, Graindelavoix interprets the antiphons and responsoria of Saint Servatius. The medieval legend surrounding St. Servatius tells of how the saint's body repeatedly disappeared from the Basilica's crypt, only to appear elsewhere to perform a miracle. Graindelavoix sees parallels between the crypt and a sound box: a hollow chamber that exudes maximum resonance.
23.07 Lecture/Performance by Björn Schmelzer
Wednesday, July 23, 20:00 – 22:00
Location: Marres, Capucijnenstraat 98
Entrance: €5,00. Please reserve via renee.roukens@marres.org
"What is a Crypt? Songlines and resonating relics" A meeting with Björn Schmelzer, artistic director of Graindelavoix, explaining the background and working process of Graindelavoix in Maastricht.