Trio Mediæval Catalina VicensOrganetto
Friday, December 5, 2025 7:30pm
St. Mark’s Lutheran ChurchVenue Information
$70
About This Performance
More than any other artists, Trio Mediæval have popularized the music of 12th century composer, mystic, and philosopher Hildegard von Bingen, so it is fitting for them to devote an entire evening to her music. The powerhouse trio of women has consistently shattered the ceilings of multiple musical genres, and has performed at contemporary and early music festivals, major concert halls, and jazz venues. “They blend seamlessly, yet their voices are distinctive enough that it’s easy to hear individual vocal lines and how they relate” (San Francisco Classical Voice). Organetto virtuoso Catalina Vicens breathes new life into an old instrument, “exploring its intimate universe with an inviting and personal touch” (Toulouse-les-Orgues).
Artist Information
Performer Biographies
Trio Mediæval is a Grammy®-nominated vocal trio devoted largely to medieval and folk repertory. However, it has also sung a substantial portion of contemporary works by such composers as Ivan Moody and Gavin Bryars. Consisting of three sopranos, the trio typically sings a cappella or with very sparing instrumental accompaniment. When performing sacred repertory, which is the largest portion of its recorded output, it usually sings without accompaniment, providing its own harmonies or singing in unison.
Praised by the international press as one of the most interesting musicians in the field of early music, Catalina Vicens' dynamism and approach to historically informed performance and musicological research has led her to become one of the most versatile and sought-after historical keyboard performers and teachers of her generation.