SMAM: Josquin 500

Concert: Few composers of any age have enjoyed the widespread admiration and unanimous praise of successive generations as Josquin des Prez. He is considered the greatest creator and innovator of musical composition during the Renaissance, and for some half a millennium his music has stood the test of time. He is remembered as much for his own works as for his lasting influence on those of his contemporaries and students…

Please note that there will be performances at 4:30 pm and at 7:30 pm. Select your concert time when you purchase your ticket.

Program

Artists:

Andrew McAnerney (french only)

Applaudi pour ses interprétations de musique ancienne, Andrew McAnerney dirige le Studio de musique ancienne de Montréal depuis 2015. Ancien membre des Tallis Scholars, M. McAnerney s’est produit dans une vingtaine de pays avec des ensembles de renommée mondiale. Il a participé à plus de cinquante enregistrements d’œuvres, notamment de Bach, de Brumel, de Gombert, d’Haendel, de Lassus, de Palestrina et de Purcell. Depuis son arrivée au Canada en 2012, M. McAnerney a travaillé avec nombre d’ensembles canadiens, notamment l’Orchestre du Centre national des arts, du Arion Orchestre Baroque, des Elmer Iseler Singers et des Elora Singers. M. McAnerney cultive sa passion pour l’excellence et l’accessibilité musicale. Il crée ses propres partitions à partir de partitions originales et s’intéresse tout particulièrement à faire revivre des chefs-d’œuvre oubliés.

Studio de musique ancienne de Montréal

Praised for its “rich-textured, vibrant sound” and “hypnotic beauty”, the Studio de musique ancienne de Montréal (SMAM) has established a reputation as Canada’s finest early music vocal ensemble.

Founded in 1974 by Christopher Jackson, Réjean Poirier et Hélène Dugal, the mission of the SMAM is to perform sacred and secular early music, with a particular focus on choral works composed before 1750, to share the vitality, sensuality, and emotional depth of early music. Directed by Andrew McAnerney since 2015, SMAM is composed of 12 to 18 singers chosen for the remarkable clarity and purity of their voices. Since its inception, SMAM has performed over a thousand pieces from the Renaissance and Baroque with a particular emphasis on exploring unrecognized or forgotten works. SMAM regularly collaborates with some of North America and Europe’s finest artists.

Repertoire:
Josquin des Prés
Motet Ave Maria… Virgo serena
Motet Jubilate Deo omnis terra
Motet Veni Sancte Spiritus
Motet Præter rerum seriem
Missa L’homme armé sexti toni
   Kyrie
   Gloria
   Credo
   Sanctus
   Benedictus
   Agnus Dei
Motet Ave Verum corpus
Motet In te Domine speravi

Watch this exclusive interview with the artist, part of our “Les rencontres d’Orford Musique” series. Enjoy your listening!