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Germany

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Chamber

 

 

Choral

 

 

Vocal

 

Sequentia is a renowned classical music ensemble that specializes in the performance of medieval music. The ensemble was founded in 1977 by Benjamin Bagby and Barbara Thornton, two American musicians who were studying medieval music in Germany at the time. Bagby and Thornton were both students of Thomas Binkley, a pioneer in the field of medieval music performance. They were inspired by Binkley's approach to music-making, which emphasized the use of historical instruments and the recreation of the sound world of the past. With this vision in mind, Bagby and Thornton formed Sequentia and began performing medieval music throughout Europe. They quickly gained a reputation for their innovative and historically informed approach to music-making, and their performances were praised for their authenticity and emotional power. Over the years, Sequentia has undergone several changes in membership, but the ensemble has always remained committed to its original mission of exploring the rich and diverse world of medieval music. Today, Sequentia is led by Bagby, who serves as the ensemble's artistic director and primary performer. One of Sequentia's most notable achievements was its groundbreaking recording of the complete works of the 12th-century composer Hildegard von Bingen. This project, which took several years to complete, was a major milestone in the history of medieval music performance and helped to bring Hildegard's music to a wider audience. Sequentia has also collaborated with a number of other musicians and ensembles over the years, including the legendary early music ensemble Hesperion XX, the French vocal ensemble Dialogos, and the German early music ensemble Capella Antiqua Bambergensis. In addition to its recordings and collaborations, Sequentia has also performed at some of the world's most prestigious music festivals and venues. The ensemble has appeared at the Edinburgh International Festival, the Salzburg Festival, and the Berlin Philharmonic, among others. Sequentia has received numerous awards and accolades over the years, including the prestigious Gramophone Award for its recording of the music of Hildegard von Bingen. The ensemble has also been recognized for its contributions to the field of early music performance, and its members have been invited to teach and perform at universities and music schools around the world. Despite its many achievements, Sequentia remains committed to its original mission of exploring the rich and diverse world of medieval music. The ensemble continues to perform and record music from this fascinating period of history, and its members are dedicated to sharing their passion for this music with audiences around the world.

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