University of Atlantia

Course Detail

The Cantigas de Santa Maria

Instructor:
Arianna Morgan


Instructor's Kingdom: Atlantia, Time Zone: EST
University Session:
UA105 September 12, 2020
Crs #:
418
Date:
Sat Sep 12
Time:
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Fee:
Length:
1 hr
Credits:
1
Attendees:
18/∞
Room:
Obidos
Course Category:
Performing Arts
Track:
Music and Song
Description
Compiled in the late 13th Century by Alfonso X al Sabio “The Wise” of Castile and Leon, the Cantigas de Santa Maria is one of the largest extant collections of medieval poetry and music. This overview touches on the historical context, structure, language, and notation of this rich and widely popular collection of medieval music.