Bruges meets Bohemia
The European adventure of Flemish polyphony

The connection between Bruges and Bohemia may at first glance seem superficial, but the opposite is true. Composers such as Richafort, Appenzeller, Tourout and Hellinck were active around Bruges and represented the ‘Franco-Flemish’ school. However their influence extended far further than the West Flemish Hanseatic city. From musical sources it is apparent how rich and diverse the musical culture of Central Europe was. Musicians in Bohemia had access to the most modern repertoire and were entirely familiar with its style. Cappella Mariana enriches MA Festival with Franco-Flemish music that was performed in Bohemia, along with music from a number of Bohemian composers.
Music by Jean Richafort (1480−1547), Benedictus Appenzeller (1480−1551÷58), Johannes Tourout (fl.1460) en Lupus Hellinck (1493−1541)
Bruges meets Bohemia
The European adventure of Flemish polyphony
- vocal
19:00 | Pieter Mannaerts
- ensemble: Cappella Mariana (CZ)
- musical direction: Vojtěch Semerád (CZ)