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Paris-Santiago
A Path of Medieval Polyphony
The first polyphonic forms of Ars Antiqua are the grand Gothic constructions that seem to want to behave with the same monumentality between the 12th and 14th centuries. Among conductus, motets, and organa, a group of goliards propose to take us on a journey through the music from the Calixtino Codex of the Santiago de Compostela Cathedral and the Montpellier Codex, framed by polyphonic pieces from the imposing Notre Dame School in Paris. They all transport the listener to an era where vocal and religious music predominates among pilgrim chants.
The precious Calixtino Codex, a medieval codex from the 12th century most famous for the pilgrimage to Santiago and of great European and international recognition, housed in the Santiago de Compostela Cathedral, along with compositions from the Notre Dame School with Master Perotin (1160-1230), aim to offer their music promoting the Camino de Santiago and highlighting the incredible cultural heritage that this musical and historical repertoire represents, so closely linked to our cultural roots.
The Paris-Santiago concert invites you to take a stroll through medieval polyphony, which has been part of the Ars Combinatoria repertoire for years, showcasing some of the most valuable musical legacies of Medieval Hispania. A long journey that endorses us to carry out a unique and personal work that will allow all kinds of audiences to live a unique experience.