The concert series "Sonus feminæ" opens its season with THE WOMAN QUESTION, a literary and musical evening centered on Christine de Pizan's "The Book of the City of Ladies" from 1405 and the "Querelles des Femmes." Ensemble Cité des Dames and Trio Tiefsaits perform works from Margaret of Austria's collection, and by Maddalena Casulana and Barbara Strozzi. Iñigo Giner Miranda directs, Cathrin Romeis narrates, and Prof. Margarete Zimmermann lectures.
In Claude-Catherine de Clermont's salon, poets, musicians, intellectuals, and courtiers gathered to share their works, recite poems, sing verses with music, and hold intellectual debates. A key influencer, the Countess used her education to promote late 16th-century French cultural creation. The concert focuses on Airs de Cour, accompanied by 4- and 5-part polyphonic chansons. Adrian Le Roy's lute method book features complex lute solos and chansons by Lassus. The concert includes diminutions on Airs de Cour and poetry recitations by the Titans Rising Ensemble.
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