Carmina Burana: An Entry into Medieval Monophonic Song

The Carmina Burana manuscript covers almost every imaginable subject and a variety of musical and poetic genres. For this reason, it is an ideal starting point for any singer wishing to enter the world of medieval monophonic song.

Study Philippe le Chancelier’s songs while developing an advanced vocal technique and acquiring practical tools for the understanding and performance of any medieval song repertoire.

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Course Content

Getting Started

Welcome to the Carmina Burana Singing Course!

CLASSES

The Dialogue Between Good and Evil : Medieval Moralising Song

Exclamations of Desire: Learning to Sing in the Tongue of Love

A Card Game with Lady Fortune: Singing of Sin or Singing at Pastime?

In the Bosom of the Loving Mother: Medieval Praise Songs to the Virgin Mary

Tears of Sorrow: The Extended Medieval Traditions of Lamentation

‘Whom are ye seeking?’: An Introduction to Medieval Liturgical Drama

GENERAL MEDIEVAL SINGING SUBJECTS

Pronunciation Guides

Jasmina Črnčič

Instructor
The Slovenian singer Jasmina Črnčič holds a bachelors degree in classical singing pedagogy from the University of Music and Performing Arts Graz (Austria) and a masters’ degree in medieval music performance from the Folkwang University of the Arts (Germany). She is a voice instructor in the Carmina Slovenica ensemble, and a member in the ensembles Magister Petrus and Na rota do peregrino.

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Digital Library

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