In 2006 KANTIKA created «Éditions Kantika», which edits our
recordings, facsimiles and produces travelling exhibitions.
DISCOGRAPHY
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Carlotta Buiatti, Marianne Miagat, Kristin Hoefener, Kadri Hunt, Hélène Richer and Malcolm Bothwell (fiddle/ rebec)
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« Estel de mar » (2009) is a programme with mediaeval pilgrim songs
for the veneration of St Mary (14th c.). KANTIKA performs this programme avoiding any
exaggeration and so their presentation is accompanied by only a few instruments as fiddle,
rebec, recorders and tambourine. The singers with different European backgrounds take part
in this interpretation, each with their own colour of voice, trying to make this recording
lively and full of contrasts. The programme has been recorded in the authentic acoustics
in the Royal Abbey of Fontevraud.
Recorded by Adam Kard, edited by the label Christophorus
and "Editions Kantika", distributed by MusiContact (Ref. CHR 77312)
www.christophorus-records.de /
www.musicontact-germany.com
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Carlotta Buiatti, Kinga Cserjesi,
Kristin Hoefener, Kadri Hunt, Emmanuelle Thomas
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« O Maria virgo » (2007) is a reconstruction of
a two-part mass as the female Cistercians of the 13th
and 14th century abbey Santa Maria la Real de Las
Huelgas might have sung. The programme has been recorded
in the authentic acoustics in the Norman Cistercian
Abbey of Mortain, called Abbaye Blanche, where the abbey
church allowed recordings at different places according
to the liturgical chants.
Edited by “Editions Kantika”, distributed by Integral
Distribution (Ref. KANT02)
www.integralmusic.fr /
www.integralclassic.com
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Kinga Cserjesi, Isabelle Dumont,
Vanessa Fodil, Kristin Hoefener, Emmanuelle Thomas
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« A summo celo » (2005)
First recording released in 2005, « A summo celo »,
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Gregorian chants and polyphony, recorded the Royal Abbey
of Fontevraud.
Edited by Benoit Machuel and his label “Label Inconnu”, sound
engineer Jean-Martial Golaz.
Distribution by XCP (Ref. SEL 04-0501).
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Carlotta Buiatti, Kinga Cserjesi,
Kristin Hoefener, Lucie Lacoste, Emmanuelle Thomas
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« Lux » (2006)
Gregorian chants and polyphonies from mediaeval
manuscripts of the Apt cathedral, |
recorded at the Abbaye
Blanche of
Mortain with its exceptionally pure acoustics. Lucy is said of
light, and light is beauty in beholding, after that Saint
Ambrose saith: “The nature of light is such, she is gracious in
beholding, she spreadeth over all without lying down, she
passeth in going right without crooking by right long line; and
it is without dilation of tarrying, and therefore it is showed
the blessed Lucy has beauty of virginity without any
corruption...rightful going and devotion to God.”
The pure musical approach of KANTIKA and the magnificent
acoustics of the White Abbey founded in 1115 revive the natural
sound of mediaeval plain chant. Sound engineer: Adam Kard.
Edited by “Editions Kantika”, distributed by Integral
Distribution (Ref. KANT01)
www.integralmusic.fr /
www.integralclassic.com
The CD’s can be ordered by E-Mail to the following
address:
adm@kantika.com
FACSIMILES
Another reason for the creation of « Éditions Kantika » is
the facsimile edition. These facsimiles are the result of
musicological research on different projects. They are used
by Kantika’s singers during the concerts. They can also be
used by choir directors, singers, students and amateurs of
the mediaeval repertoire. You can order by E-Mail for the
price of 15€ to the following address:
adm@kantika.com
Part 1 « Sancta Lucia »
Text edition and French translation of Saint Lucy’s Mass,
transcription of Gregorian chants on four lines after the
following manuscripts:
- gradual from the 13th c. (Apt, Trésor de la cathédrale n°6)
- troper from the 11th c. (Apt, Trésor de la cathédrale n°17)
Photographic reproduction of two polyphonic hymns of a
collection from the 14th c. (Apt, Trésor de la cathédrale
n°16bis).
Thanks to the Direction du Patrimoine for the permission for
using the reproductions for this project.
EXHIBITIONS
Third part of «Éditions Kantika» is formed by the conception
and fabrication of travelling exhibitions. The exhibitions
show the research work before a concert in, for example,
tourist offices, town halls, conservatories or music
schools, municipal libraries etc.
The artistic director of KANTIKA, Kristin Hoefener, also
offers lectures on manuscripts, transmission of mediaeval
music, the role of music in mediaeval society etc.
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The young painter Jérémy Liron signed for the
graphic conception and fabrication of the
exhibition. Photos by Yvonne Boyer and J. Fève.
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| Apt
cathedrale, 2005 |
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SMunicipal Library of Chevilly-Larue, 2006 |
The exhibition of the Apt manuscripts has been
shown at the following places: Apt cathedral (2005
and 2006), Municipal Library of Apt (2006),
cathedral of Forcalquier, Rotonde of Simiane-la-Rotonde
(2006), Municipal Library of Chevilly-Larue (2006),
Tourist Office of Wissembourg (2006), will be at the
Municipal Library of Fresnes in April 2007.
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