Old Roman Chant in London 2024


Old Roman Chant 

workshop conducted by 

Marcel Pérès

(Ensemble Organum)



An introductory course to the ancient chant of Rome prior to the introduction of ‘Gregorian Chant’.

Two independent days, costs to be covered on a voluntary donation basis.


Brompton Oratory


Friday 20 September, 1pm to 8pm. St. Joseph's Hall (ground floor).

Saturday 21 September, 9am to 2pm. St. St Wilfrid's Hall (first floor).

 

Tube: Knightsbridge (Piccadilly), 

South Kensington (Piccadilly, Circle, District)

Buses: C1, 414, 74, 14


Sponsored by: Society of Comparative Liturgical Studies

IBAN: GB59MYMB23058054336624

Account Number: 54336624

Sort Code: 23-05-80

 

Info & inscriptions: association@liturgia.ac

Comments

  1. St Augustin's7 September 2024 at 06:39

    Here you can find a full discography of Marcel Pérès and the Ensemble Organum.
    https://www.dropbox.com/t/G9BKdNWn0oRiUAt9

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  2. St Augustin of Canterbury Institut's7 September 2024 at 06:53

    Here you can read an article explaining the fundamentals of Marcel Pérès' interpretation of early liturgical music.
    https://www.dropbox.com/t/AzVNLpSJY4aW0rgp

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  3. St Augustin of Canterbury Institut's7 September 2024 at 06:55

    Here you can read an article by Marcel Pérès himself on the Old Roman Chant.

    https://www.dropbox.com/t/aoOqET1xJScHnnoT

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