Time crawls
Zefiro Torna
The English baroque consort was one of the most popular formats for instrumental chamber music around the year 1600. Composers such as Thomas Morley, Peter Philips, William Byrd and John Dowland wrote entire books of ‘lessons’ for these ensembles, which usually consisted of six wind, string and plucked instruments. Their adaptations of popular tunes served mainly as entertainment during theatre plays. Jowan Merckx commissioned Martin Valcke and Marnix De Cat to adapt several of his melodies in a similar way. Zefiro Torna will perform this new take on consort music with historical instruments.
Enigmatic works such as ‘t Wolfsuur, Time Crawls and Le Lac Profond fascinate audiences with their sophisticated tonal language. Bourrées and jigs with ingenious rhythms invite us to join the dance.
Jowan Merckx flutes (flauti dolci & whistles), compositions
Lotte Remmen baroque violin
Jutta Troch baroque harp
Liam Fennelly viola da gamba
Alon Portal violone, baroque bass
Jurgen De bruyn lute, archlute, musical direction
08.05.2025
20:15 — 21:30
Predikherenkerk
Goswin de Stassartstraat 88, 2800 Mechelen
50% broken consort
50% party
In partnership with
Cultural Centre Mechelen
Location
Predikherenkerk
Tickets
18 euro (-26: 12 euro)