Chapels Festival – Mora Vocis

The two artists, Géraldine Jeannot and Els Janssens, offer a sonic journey rather than a historical chronology, and set sail on the melismatic waves of the monodies and polyphonies of the so-called ‘Western’ Middle Ages.

Created in 2026, the ‘Sacred Myriads’ respond to a desire for a musical journey featuring medieval pieces that transport the two artists.
Running through the programme, the sumptuous monodies of the great visionary Hildegard von Bingen (1098–1179) give pride of place to the Virgin Mary, womanhood and nature. The compositions of Kassia of Constantinople, a leading figure of the 9th century, and Birgitta of Sweden, a 14th-century Nordic visionary, broaden the geographical scope and perfectly illuminate an era often perceived as dark. The polyphonic works of Johannes Ciconia and numerous anonymous pieces from the manuscripts of Saint Martial of Limoges, Las Huelgas and English libraries illustrate the immense variety of musical styles that spanned the centuries of the Middle Ages.

Repertoire
Hildegard von Bingen (1098–1179), Kassia of Constantinople (c. 810–before 865), Birgitta of Sweden (c. 1302–1373), Johannes Ciconia (c. 1370–1412), Las Huelgas manuscripts (13th century), Saint Martial of Limoges (12th century)
Duo Géraldine Jeannot – Els Janssens
Els Janssens and Géraldine Jeannot met during a masterclass in medieval singing. One soon joined the other’s ensemble, and since 2021 they have been sharing their enthusiasm for medieval and contemporary songs as part of MORA VOCIS – female soloists.

Friday 19 June 2026 from 8.30 pm.

Reduced price: 8 to 22 €.