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liturgical drama
noun
- medieval drama, based on incidents in the Bible and performed in churches on holy days, usually in Latin and often chanted.
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Vocalists Crossley Hawn, Allison Mondel and Kristen Dubenion-Smith and guest artists Richard Giarusso, baritone, and Brian Kay, lute/percussion, re-create “Les Trois Maries,” an early 14th-century liturgical drama intended to illuminate the emotional journey of the three Marys as they prepare to visit the tomb of Christ.
On Thursday night, the Cathedra Choir will perform “The Cosmography of the Spheres” to evoke the tradition of liturgical drama.
Still, in its overall musical character, “Curlew River” is like a modern-day medieval liturgical drama.
Eya Ensemble for Medieval Music presents a performance of “The Three Marys,” a 14th-century liturgical drama from a women’s convent in France, with polyphony and instrumental improvisation.
Eya Ensemble for Medieval Music presents a performance of “The Three Marys,” a 14th-century liturgical drama from a women’s convent in France, with polyphony and instrumental improvisation.
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