NEWS 
The vocal ensemble KANTIKA is concentrating on sacred mediaeval music and has steadily widened their repertoire over the years. Focussing on the roots of western mediaeval music, KANTIKA’s effects include the cult of local saints as well as forgotten liturgies. So, the unique musical style of KANTIKA combines the soul of early chants with a refined contemporary sound presented in buildings of

exceptional architecture.It is my deep desire, beyond singing mediaeval music, to meet scholars and artists, to enter into an exchange with the audience after a concert or to respond to questions during lectures...or to sing with children and make them familiar with their cultural heritage.

In 2007, two different children’s projects are planned: a summer-course for the Mission Voix d’Alsace and a theatrical project with music at the National Music School of Fresnes, nearby Paris.

Fresnes, 2007

Our third cd with Castilian mediaeval repertoire from Las Huelgas will be recorded by KANTIKA in July at the Abbaye Blanche.

This year our concert programmes include a short composition of the fine Swiss composer Caroline Charrière which was specially written for us.

The ensemble has also founded a summer festival at the Abbaye Blanche in Mortain/Normandy whose first season will take place in July and August, thus giving us the occasion to invite musicians and share musical moments with them.

Kristin Hoefener



KANTIKA is a member of the French Fédération des Ensembles Vocaux et Instrumentaux Spécialisés (Fevis)
http://www.fevis.com/pages/ensemble.php?fiche=kantika

The French Foundation Orange is sponsoring the ensemble since several years.
http://www.francetelecom.com/fr/groupe/mecenat/culture/musique/ensembles/

CONCERTS, LECTURES AND WORKSHOPS 2008 
 
 
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