Camerata Trajectina ‘Collegium Musicum’ – chamber music from 1657 by Nicolaus a Kempis, John Jenkins, Giovanni Legrenzi, Marco Uccellini and others

Camerata Trajectina

‘Collegium Musicum’

Timeless instrumental chamber music from 1657 by Nicolaus a Kempis, John Jenkins, Giovanni Legrenzi, Marco Uccellini and others.

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Lidewij van der Voort – violin Saskia Coolen – recorder, viola da gamba Cassandra Luckhardt – viola da gamba Constance Allanic – harp, viola da gamba Arjen Verhage – lute, baroque guitar

Making music is something you do together! Nothing is more wonderful than getting together with kindred spirits and performing the most beautiful music together. In the mid-17th century, so-called Collegia Musica emerged in all major cities; music societies where the wealthy bourgeoisie (read: rich enough to learn to play an instrument) came together to make music. It was a serious business: those who did not show up could expect a fine. Every self-respecting city had such a city music college: Middelburg, Arnhem, Zwolle, Leeuwarden, Breda, etc.

What was on the music stand?  Camerate Trajectina delved into the archives and found an extensive inventory of the Collegium library. A magnificent playlist from 1657 has been compiled, featuring the most beautiful and best chamber music from all over Europe. Hear why composers such as Nicolaus a Kempis, Giovanni Legrenzi and Marco Uccellini were the big stars in the firmament!

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The musical memory of the Netherlands

We love low art with its songs from the street, but we are just as fond of high art with its composed songs. We let the illustrious 17th century, as well as other periods, speak to the imagination instrumentally and polyphonically. From Sweelinck and Schuyt to rebel songs and sea shanties. We are the musical memory of the Netherlands.

The core members of the ensemble are Saskia Coolen (recorder & viola da gamba), Nico van der Meel (tenor), Cassandra Luckhardt (viola da gamba), Constance Allanic (viola da gamba & harp) and Arjen Verhage (lute & zither). Where necessary, we are assisted by Klaartje van Veldhoven, Wendy Roobol, Sytse Buwalda, Berend Eijkhout and various guest musicians.