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SUMMARY:Sypert Early Music Concert - Silent Speech: Ganassi’s Vision of the Human Voice
DESCRIPTION:Anna Stegmann (recorder) & Corina Marti (harpsichord)  \nMusic in the 16th century was closely connected to the human voice\, even when played on instruments. The art of diminution\, ornamenting a simple line\, allowed performers to shape music with expression and individuality. In La Fontegara (1535)\, Silvestro Ganassi presents the recorder not just as an instrument\, but as a means of speech\, capable of expressing a variety of nuances through grances and diminutions. In his treatise\, diminutions become more than decoration—they are gestures of rhetoric\, bringing lines to life.  \nThis programme explores that tradition within the rich musical culture of 16th-century Venice\, where vocal polyphony and improvisation flourished. From the lyrical simplicity of the frottola to the intricate textures of Franco-Flemish composers\, these works invite transformation through instrumental interpretation. Ganassi’s vision unites them: music as persuasive\, expressive utterance.  \nThrough this lens\, instrumental performance becomes a living language\, where breath\, imagination\, and individuality give voice to written notes\, continuing a practice that remains vital and eloquent today.  \n\n\nBook Your Tickets Here
URL:https://www.stcecilias.ed.ac.uk/event/sypert-early-music-concert-silent-speech-ganassis-vision-of-the-human-voice/
LOCATION:St Cecilia’s Hall\, 50 Niddry St\, Edinburgh\, Scotland\, EH1 1LL\, United Kingdom
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