To mark the 500th anniversary of the birth of Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina, the great master of Renaissance vocal polypony, a Palestrina Weekend will be held in Bern from June 20-22, 2025.

To mark the 500th anniversary of Palestrina's (1525 - 1594) birth this year, Canto Classico and Voces Illiande are organizing a singing weekend in Bern.
During this intensive rehearsal weekend, various pieces by the great master of Renaissance vocal polyphony will be worked on and performed on Sunday, June 22 during the church service in St. Mary's Church in Bern.

All interested singers who enjoy a cappella vocal music of the Renaissance and have some singing and choral experience are invited to take part in this Palestrina Weekend.

The most important works of Palestrina will be studied:
Missa Brevis (Kyrie - Gloria)
Missa Aeterna Christi munera (Sanctus - Benedictus)
Ave Maria II à 4
Alleluia
Ego sum panis vivus

Performance
Sunday, June 22, 2025, 09:30 a.m. Participation in the Marienkirche Bern service.
Conductor of the service: André Flury

Rehearsals
Friday, June 20, 2025, 18:30 - 21:30
Saturday, June 21, 2025, 09:30 - 12:00 and 13:30 - 16:30

Preparation and sheet music
Participants are asked to rehearse the pieces independently in advance.
Sheet music and practice files for your own voice will be provided.

Musical direction
Willi Derungs, Artistic Director Canto Classico & Voces Illiande

Organizer
Canto Classico (www.cantoclassico.ch) & Voces Illiande (www.vocesilliande.ch)

Registration & information
Registration deadline: June 10, 2025
The number of participants per register is limited!

For further information please contact the artistic director Willi Derungs:
Mobile: 078 767 04 97 or by e-mail: info@cantoclassico.ch


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