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The Hanseatic Way: A musical journey through a shared past
Part of the Brighton Early Music Festival 2018
Add to my Calendar 04-11-2018 19:30 04-11-2018 21:30 36 The Hanseatic Way: A musical journey through a shared past The Hanseatic League was a successful alliance between major cities of 11 countries in Northern Europe, from London to Tallinn, which dominated trade in the North and Baltic seas from the 13th-17th centuries. Like an early version of the European Union, it promoted tolerance and respect towards different cultures, ensuring the survival of one of the most spectacular alliances in Western history. This concert brings together two European ensembles in a programme that represents music from each of the Hansa states in a journey through space and time. Composers include: Hieronymus Praetorius, Schütz, Byrd, Tallis and Sweelinck, as well as lesser known composers from smaller European countries. St Martin's Church, Brighton DD/MM/YYYYDetails
St Martin's Church
Lewes Road
Brighton
East Sussex
BN2 3HQ
England
Programme
Various – Hieronymus Praetorius, Schütz, Byrd, Tallis and Sweelinck
Performers
Canto Fiorito
Musica Antiqua Salzburg
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Programme Note
The Hanseatic League was a successful alliance between major cities of 11 countries in Northern Europe, from London to Tallinn, which dominated trade in the North and Baltic seas from the 13th-17th centuries. Like an early version of the European Union, it promoted tolerance and respect towards different cultures, ensuring the survival of one of the most spectacular alliances in Western history.
This concert brings together two European ensembles in a programme that represents music from each of the Hansa states in a journey through space and time.
Composers include: Hieronymus Praetorius, Schütz, Byrd, Tallis and Sweelinck, as well as lesser known composers from smaller European countries.
