A journey in time: ancient, mediaeval and traditional music of Cyprus
Thursday 18 July 2024
Sibil • la Ensemble, a medieval music ensemble located in The Netherlands and founded by the Cypriot vocalist and composer Kristia Michael which will perform on 18 July the musical performance ‘A journey in time: ancient, mediaeval and traditional music of Cyprus'.
The ensemble draws inspiration from the Sibyls, female prophetesses whose influence spanned from pagan times to the medieval era and the Renaissance. It consists of voices and historical instruments such as vielle, gothic harp, recorder, medieval lute, hurdy-gurdy and percussion. The performance connects different periods and aesthetics from the history of Cyprus and the program combines songs that derive from ancient Cypriot rituals, medieval songs from the Cypriot codex, and traditional music that survives until today.
The performance connects different periods and aesthetics from the history of Cyprus. The program combines songs that derive from ancient Cypriot rituals, medieval songs from the Cypriot codex, and traditional music that survives until today. The Cypriot codex, Turin J.II.9 is a valuable manuscript for the island, and was probably composed by a French composer from the Lusignan court in Nicosia, between 1413 and 1430. The island of Cyprus, a crucible of diverse influences in ancient and medieval era, unites the Eastern Mediterranean with the Western world, creating a cultural tapestry woven with threads of ancient wisdom, Byzantine tradition, and medieval mysticism. The resonance of the ancient dialect of Cyprus remains vibrant even today and its roots date back to around 1400 BC.
Performers:
Kristia Michael -vocals Indian shruti box
Marguerite Maire -medieval and renaissance flutes
Niki Andronikou - Renaissance and traditional lute
Christina Policarpou- lyre
Alexis Mastichiades- ottavino
Marios Solomou - percussion
Photography Credits: Brendon Heinst
Duration: 60'
Date: Thursday, 18 July 2024
Time: 8:30 p.m.
Venue: Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation, 86-90 Faneromenis Street, 1011 Nicosia
Information: 22 128175
Free entrance
Events will take place with observation of all necessary protection measures for the health and safety of visitors and staff, and are accessible to disabled groups.
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