March 7th, 2010
Air Date: Sunday, March 7, 2010 at 9 AM and 4 PM
All works composed by Johann Hermann Schein.
Intrada. Performed by the Brisk Recorder Quartet Amsterdam. Globe GLO 5214.
Motets: Unser Leben wahret siebnzig Jahr, Ich freue mich im Herren, Nu danket alle Gott. Performed by Cantus Colln. DHM 77359.
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February 28th, 2010
Air Date: Sunday, February 28, 2010 at 9 AM and 4 PM
12th century Aquitaine: Verbum patris humanatur. Performed by Sequentia. DHM 77370.
From ‘Chant of the Knights Templar’: Da pacem Domine. Performed by Ensemble Organum. ambroisie 9997.
Perotin: Dum Sigillum. Performed by Trio Mediaeval. ECM 1929.
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February 21st, 2010
Air Dates: Sunday, February 21, 2010 at 9AM and 4PM
Dieterich Buxtehude: Membra Jesu Nostri. Performed by Cantus Cölln. HMC 901912.
Ancient Voices airs twice a week on Classically Austin 89.5 KMFA: Sundays at 9 AM and 4 PM. It’s a one-hour program showcasing music from the Middle Ages, Renaissance and early Baroque. From sonorous medieval chant and polyphony to delightful renaissance madrigals and consort music to magnificent baroque cantatas and keyboard music, you’ll hear it all on Ancient Voices!
If you don’t live in Central Texas, catch the program via our live stream at www.kmfa.org!
Ancient Voices is hosted by Sara Hessel, who first discovered her love of early music while studying at the University of Amsterdam, the Netherlands. She brings a wealth of knowledge, experience and enthusiasm to her presentation of the music.
If you have questions or comments about Ancient Voices, or would like to request your favorite piece of early music, please send an email to shessel@kmfa.org.