Event Title
Walther von der Vogelweide Life and Music
Presentation Type
Oral and/or Visual Presentation
Presenter Major(s)
German
Mentor Information
Alice Chapman
Department
History
Location
Kirkhof Center 2216
Start Date
11-4-2012 11:30 AM
Keywords
Arts, Changing Ideas/Changing Worlds, Culture, Historical Perspectives, World Perspective
Abstract
This presentation will explore the cultural relevance of the music of Walther von der Vogelweide, in particular his song Palästinalied. A subsequent discussion about his life, and the European and Middle Eastern worlds in which he lived towards the end of the 12th Century. This will provide insight into his literary work, and contribute further to our understanding of the Crusades. In conjunction with perspectives on his life and times, it is intriguing to note the emergence of the German language in the vernacular, at a time, when Latin was the main written language of Christendom. What makes this such a powerful example of medieval music and culture, is that it is extremely rare since both the lyrics and semblances of early sheet music survived together on manuscripts throughout the Middle Ages into modern times. Finally, the presentation will end in a culminating experience of a rendition of the song, which I will play on the recorder, and conclude by singing a couple of verses.
Walther von der Vogelweide Life and Music
Kirkhof Center 2216
This presentation will explore the cultural relevance of the music of Walther von der Vogelweide, in particular his song Palästinalied. A subsequent discussion about his life, and the European and Middle Eastern worlds in which he lived towards the end of the 12th Century. This will provide insight into his literary work, and contribute further to our understanding of the Crusades. In conjunction with perspectives on his life and times, it is intriguing to note the emergence of the German language in the vernacular, at a time, when Latin was the main written language of Christendom. What makes this such a powerful example of medieval music and culture, is that it is extremely rare since both the lyrics and semblances of early sheet music survived together on manuscripts throughout the Middle Ages into modern times. Finally, the presentation will end in a culminating experience of a rendition of the song, which I will play on the recorder, and conclude by singing a couple of verses.