Musica Ficta

Early vocal music in Nelson, New Zealand

News 17 April 2009

“CONTRAPUNTO BESTIALE”
Songs inspired by creatures great and small


Recorded live on 13 June 2009 at the Chanel Arts Centre, Motueka, this is the first CD from Musica Ficta, Nelson’s vocal ensemble specialising in Early Music.


This CD includes such pieces as: The Silver Swan (Gibbons), Les Chants des Oyseaux (Janequin), Sweet Honey-Sucking Bees (Wilbye), Chi Chilichi (Cock-a-doodle do) (Lassus)


“Of All the Birds That I Do Know” performed by Musica Ficta


CDs are $15 and are available from Musica Ficta members and at MF concerts. Contact us if you’d like a CD by mail order


Currently, MF is: Jane Quinton (soprano), Trish Sullivan, Hilary Fenemor (alto), Ewen Griffiths, Andrew Fenemor (tenor), Chris Burcin (bass).


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