The internationally-acclaimed a cappella ensemble Anonymous 4 returns to Kansas City after five years.
This concert will unlock the power of the ancient world of 13th—century Spain. As scholars and anthropologists, Anonymous 4 discovered rare manuscripts in the church of Las Huelgas which they will bring to life with their celestial art.
In addition to their unmatched medieval repertoire, Anonymous 4 has often reached out into the realm of contemporary music, and has premiered works by Peter Maxwell Davies, John Tavener, Steve Reich, and Richard Einhorn. The group has most recently expanded their repertoire to include traditional music of the British Isles and America.
Anonymous 4 has performed in major venues and festivals throughout North America, Europe and the Far East. The ensemble has appeared on numerous radio and television programs, including Garrison Keillor's "A Prairie Home Companion," "CBS Sunday Morning," A&E's "Breakfast With the Arts," and NPR’s “Weekend Edition.” Anonymous 4's award-winning recordings have attained unprecedented popularity, rising to the top of Billboard's classical chart, and selling almost 1.5 million copies worldwide.
Program
Secret Voices: The Sisters of Las Huelgas
Music of Thirteenth-Century Spain