For the Dead – Lōemis 2021

French poet and composer Guillaume de Machaut was a 14th Century colossus whose influence is still felt today. We present a selection of his choral works, culminating with his groundbreaking composition Messe de Nostre Dame. The mass is accompanied by a moving panorama created especially for the piece; an immense scrolling artwork turned on cranks, backlit and augmented with shadow puppetry.

“Machaut’s Notre Dame… is the genesis of modern music” – LA Times.

Featuring
Pepe Becker (soprano, musical director)
Toby Gee (countertenor)
Will King (baritone, bass)
David Morriss (bass)
Robert Oliver (viol)

Artwork and shadow puppetry by Jen Eccles and Liam Dakin.