Madrigal L'Orfeo
Choral singing performance in the Crypt of the Sé Cathedral
2024
THE CONCERT
Christmas Mysteries took place on December 5, 2024. It was a choral concert that sought to create a unique immersive experience, exploring the relationship between sacred music and classic poetry in a historic setting. Held in the Crypt of Sé Cathedral, the event took the audience on a journey from the Renaissance to the contemporary, with works reflecting the mystery and spirituality of Christmas.
The concert proposed a new way of experiencing choral music, using stagecraft and intimate lighting to transform the space into a welcoming, reflective environment. Madrigal L'Orfeo, made up of 8 singers, performs with the goal of bringing the audience closer to classical music, creating a magical, immersive atmosphere.
Produced by Euterpe Cultural, the event launched the concert series that will be rolled out throughout 2025, offering audiences an artistic experience that goes beyond the conventional.
THE MADRIGAL
Made up of voices dedicated to performing choral works from various eras, Madrigal L'Orfeo values musical excellence and is committed to bringing audiences the richness of sacred and popular choral music spanning centuries of musical tradition. Each of the group's performances is carefully prepared to offer audiences not just a listening experience, but a complete immersion in the history and depth of concert music.
The group, known for its engaging and creative performances, chose the Crypt of Sé Cathedral for this exclusive event. An intimate, sacred, and mysterious setting, perfect for wrapping the audience in a Christmas atmosphere that combines spirituality, beauty, and tradition.
Performance repertoire:
Tomás Luis de Victoria (1548-1611): Magnum Misterium
Francisco Guerrero (1528-1599): A un niño llorando
Hans Leo Hassler (1564-1612): Hallelujah laudem dicite
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750): Suscepit Israel
Adolphe Adam (1803-1856): Cantique de Noel
Michael Praetorius (1571-1621): Psallite unigenito
Anonymous: Mary had a baby
Handel (1685-1759): Messiah (1741): Rejoice greatly / He shall feed his flock
David Willcocks (1919-2015): Gabriel Message
John Gardner (1917-2011): Tomorrow will be my dancing days
John Rutter (1945): What Sweeter Music
Arrangement by Marcelo Santos (1976): Pastoril Alagoano
Franz Xaver Gruber (1787-1863): Silent Night
Mykola Leontovych (1877-1921): Carol of the Bells
In addition to the musical repertoire, the evening was enriched by readings of Christmas poems by great authors such as Vinicius de Moraes, Machado de Assis, Clarice Lispector, and Cora Coralina, adding even more emotion and reflection to the celebration.
CREDITS
Sopranos: Aymée Wentz and Raquel Manoel
Altos: Ivy Szot and Nathalia Soares
Tenors: Felipe da Paz and Marcus Loureiro
Basses: Ademir Costa and Yuri Souza
Actress: Júlia Sonati
Pianist: Isabella Carvalho
Lighting Design and Production: Júlia Requião
Produced by: Euterpe Cultural
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