Christmas concert: lullay. opia

lullay.
opia
Ensemble for contemporary interpretation of early music
With Alexander Gergelyfi on the harpsichord

Christmas time is the time of carols: the warm sound of music conveys a sense of security. Songs with gentle melodies, repetitive motifs that soothe the child to sleep. The tradition of the lullaby can be found in all cultures - so we can assume that Mary and Joseph probably also sang songs to their newborn son at the crib: Out of love and care, perhaps to alleviate fear and also pain. We know that the shepherds and angels also made music: songs of praise and joyful, solemn sounds about the arrival of God on earth. God who became man to redeem us: The miracle of Jesus' birth. In lullay. you can hear works from the Advent and Christmas season that tell of intimacy, hope and immeasurable joy. Vocal and instrumental music that invites you to contemplate, to rest, but also to celebrate the incarnation of God and the magic of life. opia interprets old songs in traditional or original settings. Compositions by Michael Praetorius, Biagio Marini, Johann J. Froberger, Samuel Scheidt, Johann Schop, William Byrd and by an anonymous hand in the original, arranged and diminished by the musicians.

More information: https://www.opiamusic.com/deutsch

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=g_xIDmVV-CO83ZSR&v=BvUfqNahVzQ&feature=youtu.be

An event organized by the Ternberg Public Library in cooperation with kbw Treffpunkt Bildung Ternberg

Duration: 70 minutes without intermission

Admission: 20 euros advance booking, 22 euros box office

Free choice of seats, admission: from 16:30

Online tickets: https://kupfticket.com/events/weihnachtskonzert-lullayensemble-opia

Advance booking at the Ternberg library during opening hours and at the Ennsthaler bookshop in Steyr.

Cast:

Eva Leonie Fegers - recorder & vocals

Alina Loewenich - recorder & recitation

Friederike Vollert - recorder

Julia Willeitner - viola da gamba

Fabio Kapeller - percussion

Alexander Gergelyfi - harpsichord