The Musical World of the Parish Clerk
Johan Hedin and Ida Meidell Blylod set music free in a concert that intertwines playing, singing, and storytelling.
The Musical World of the Parish Clerk
Johan Hedin and Ida Meidell Blylod set music free in a concert that intertwines playing, singing, and storytelling.
We’re all familiar with the church organ—but what music did church musicians play on their fiddles and nyckelharpas in the 18th century? Join us on a journey into a forgotten musical world. In the 18th century, church musicians played at services and ceremonies, but they were also sought-after performers at weddings and dances in their local communities. After centuries of silence, Johan Hedin and Ida Meidell Blylod open these musicians’ old notebooks, bringing their music to life in a concert that blends performance, song, and narrative.
The parish clerks’ melodies serve as a bridge through time and space, connecting our world with theirs. Music is one of humanity’s universal languages, able to resonate across generations without the need for translation. Ida’s baroque violin and Johan’s various nyckelharpas create a resonant soundscape as they navigate the evolving forms of folk traditions and the intricate expressions of the baroque. While rooted in the 18th century, the music extends into our time, shaped by Ida’s many playing styles and influences from near and far, as well as Johan’s unique approach to accompaniment and his ability to push the boundaries of the nyckelharpa’s capabilities.
This is a musical experience where old tunes come to life through rich arrangements and heartfelt interplay.
Free admission.
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