Musical Performance “A Journey in time: ancient, mediaeval and traditional music of Cyprus”- Thursday 18/7/24- 20:30

By Sibil • la Ensemble

Sibil • la Ensemble is a medieval music ensemble located in The Netherlands and founded by the Cypriot vocalist and composer Kristia Michael. The ensemble draws inspiration from the Sibyls, female prophetesses whose influence spanned from pagan times to the medieval era and the Renaissance.

It consists of voices and historical instruments such as vielle, gothic harp, recorder, medieval lute, hurdy-gurdy and percussion. The musical performance “A Journey in time: ancient, mediaeval and traditional music of Cyprus” connects different periods and aesthetics from the history of Cyprus. The program combines songs that derive from ancient Cypriot rituals, medieval songs from the Cypriot codex, and traditional music that survives until today.

The Cypriot codex, Turin J.II.9 is a valuable manuscript for the island and was probably composed by a French composer from the Lusignan court in Nicosia, between 1413 and 1430. The island of Cyprus, a crucible of diverse influences in ancient and medieval era, unites the Eastern Mediterranean with the Western world, creating a cultural tapestry woven with threads of ancient wisdom, Byzantine tradition, and medieval mysticism. The resonance of the ancient dialect of Cyprus remains vibrant even today and its roots date back to around 1400 BC.

The boundaries of time and space are transcended through a musical program that highlights the rich multicultural tradition of the island, with medieval and traditional instruments by Cypriot and international artists Krystia Michael- voice, Indian shruti box, Niki Andronikou,- Renaissance and traditional lute, Marguerite Maire -medieval and renaissance flutes, Christina Polykarpou - lyre, Alexis Mastichiadis-ottavino and Marios Solomou- percussion.

Photo credits:  Brendon Heinst

Duration: 60 minutes

Date: Thursday, 18 July 2024

Time: 8:30 p.m.

Venue: Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation, 86-90 Faneromenis Street, 1011 Nicosia

Information: 22 128175

Free entrance

Doors open at 20:00

Events will take place with observation of all necessary protection measures for the health and safety of visitors and staff and are accessible to disabled groups.

You can find more information on the website of the Cultural Foundation: www.boccf.org , on the official pages of the Foundation on Facebook & Instagram (@boccf)