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1 VIEW THIS IN YOUR BROWSER FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 10, 2018 Tickets & Information: 212/ millertheatre.com PRESS CONTACTS Aleba Gartner, 212/ Arlene Kriv, 212/ "Cappella Pratensis proved that they ve mastered the art of Renaissance polyphony by delivering a spirited and flawless performance" Musical Toronto Miller Theatre at Columbia University School of the Arts continues its Early Music series with Cappella Pratensis: The Josquin Imitation Game Saturday, November 10, 2018, 8:00 p.m. Church of St. Mary the Virgin (145 West 46th Street between 6th & 7th Avenues) Tickets $30 $45; Students with valid ID: $7 $27

2 From Miller Theatre Executive Director Melissa Smey: The Early Music series of our 30th Anniversary Season continues with the Miller Theatre debut of Cappella Pratensis, a renowned vocal ensemble who have a deep connection with the history and nuance of the music they perform. We can t wait for you to hear the polyphonic music of Josquin in a new light, presented among works of those who came before him and those who were influenced by him. Early Music Saturday, November 10, 2018, 8:00 p.m.

3 Church of St. Mary the Virgin 145 West 46th Street between 6th & 7th Avenues Cappella Pratensis Josquin des Prez paid homage to his predecessors through the use of imitation. By the same token, subsequent composers played this game as a deliberate tribute, utilizing the same texts, melodies, and other characteristics of his music. The acclaimed Cappella Pratensis, known for their period interpretations, makes their Miller debut with a program anchored by Josquin masterpieces and exploring some of the great polyphonic works of the period by composers who inspired Josquin and those who were later inspired by him. Artists: Cappella Pratensis Program: Johannes Ockeghem D ung aultre amer, 3vv Hayne van Ghizeghem De tous biens plaine, 3vv Josquin des Prez Victime paschali laudes, 4vv Antoine Busnoys Fortuna desperata, 3vv Josquin des Prez Missa Fortuna desperata: I. Kyrie, 4vv Johannes Ockeghem S'elle m'amera/petite camusette, 4vv Josquin des Prez Petite camusette, 6vv Josquin des Prez Faulte d argent, 5vv Adrian Willaert Faulte d argent, 6vv Josquin des Prez Mille regretz, 4vv Nicolas Gombert Mille regretz, 6vv Josquin des Prez Praeter rerum seriem, 6vv Cipriano de Rore Missa Praeter rerum seriem: V. Agnus Dei, 7vv Watch this captivating performance by Cappella Pratensis

4 Cappella Pratensis cappellapratensis.nl The vocal ensemble Cappella Pratensis literally Cappella des prés champions the music of Josquin des Prez and the polyphonists of the 15th and 16th centuries. Based in the Dutch city of s-hertogenbosch, the group combines historically informed performance practice with inventive programs and original interpretations based on scholarly research and artistic insight. As in Josquin s time, the members of Cappella Pratensis perform from a central music stand, singing from the original mensural notation scored in a large choirbook. This approach, together with attention to such factors as the chant origins of the polyphonic repertoire, the modal system on which it is based, the influence of solmization, and the linguistic basis, creates an intense engagement with the music. Besides regular appearances at concert venues in the Netherlands and Belgium, Cappella Pratensis has performed at leading international festivals and concert series throughout Europe, North America and Japan. The group has been ensemble-in-residence at Harvard University, the Fondation Royaumont (France), and Boston University, giving courses, presenting concerts and working with distinguished musicians. The group s CD recordings have met with critical acclaim and distinctions from the press (including the Diapason d Or and the Prix Choc). Cappella Pratensis also passes on insights into vocal polyphony and performance from original notation both among professionals and amateurs through masterclasses, multimedia presentations, collaboration with institutions, an annual summer course as part of the Laus Polyphoniae festival in Antwerp, and training young singers within the group itself. The ensemble is a partner with the universities of Leuven and Oxford in the digitization and valorization of all the brilliant musical sources made in the workshops of the early sixteenth-century music scribe Petrus Alamire. Upcoming Concerts in Miller Theatre's Early Music Series Single tickets: $30-$55 Church of St. Mary the Virgin (145 West 46th Street) Saturday, December 1, 2018, 8 p.m. TALLIS SCHOLARS A Renaissance Christmas Saturday, January 26, 2019, 8 p.m. ORLANDO CONSORT Love's Command Sacred Poetry & Music

5 Saturday, February 16, 2019, 8 p.m. NEW YORK POLYPHONY Music From Over the Alps Miller Theatre millertheatre.com Now in its 30th Anniversary Season, Miller Theatre at Columbia University is the leading presenter of new music in New York City and one of the most vital forces nationwide for innovative programming. In partnership with Columbia University School of the Arts, Miller is dedicated to producing and presenting unique events, with a focus on contemporary and early music, jazz, opera, and multimedia performances. Founded in 1988, Miller Theatre has helped launch the careers of myriad composers and ensembles over the years, serving as an incubator for emerging artists and a champion of those not yet well known in the United States. A four-time recipient of the ASCAP/Chamber Music America Award for Adventurous Programming, Miller Theatre continues to meet the high expectations set forth by its foundersâ to present innovative programs, support the development of new work, and connect creative artists with adventurous audiences. Major support for Miller Theatre s Season is provided by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and the New York State Legislature Directions and information are available online at millertheatre.com or via the Miller Theatre Box Office at For photos, please contact Arlene Kriv at 212/ or ark2125@columbia.edu. For further information, press tickets, photos, and to arrange interviews, please contact Aleba & Co. at 212/ or aleba@alebaco.com.

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