Cappella Romana: A Byzantine Emperor at King Henry's Court
Sunday, January 22, 2023 @ 3:00pm – 5:00pm (PST)
St. Mary Magdalene Parish (The Madeleine),
Portland,
OR,
United States
$33-$53 ($5 Arts For All)
Anonymous
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Selected works
(Medieval Byzantine chant, c.1400; Sarum chant & polyphony)
Anonymous — The Old Hall Manuscript (selections, c. 1410-20)
Anonymous — The Old Hall Manuscript (selections, c. 1410-20)
At Christmastide 1400 to 1401, Eastern Roman (Byzantine) Emperor Manuel II Palaiologos paid a visit to King Henry IV at Eltham Palace in London. Seeking aid against the Ottomans, the Byzantine Emperor also brought with him clergy and cantors for prayers and services.
New discoveries, researched and led by Alexander Lingas, reveal the mix of liturgical music – in Greek and in Latin – that was performed at this double-royal occasion on Old-Style Christmas (modern date of 7 January).
COVID-19 Protocols: Cappella Romana follows CDC and local health regulations. All singers are fully vaccinated and are tested during the performance period. For more information, please click here: https://cappellaromana.org/health/