Musica Universalis is an early-music ensemble based in Portland, Oregon. The band plays mostly music of medieval Europe, with occasional time-traveling excursions to the more recent past. With an eclectic variety of projects including concerts, plays, dances, and even puppet shows, the group is equally at home on stage, in front of the stage, at the party, and in the tavern.
“Those who are able to see this brilliance are beyond blessed.” – Joe Cantrell
Our next concert:
Cantigas de Santa Maria
Mysteries and stories of 13th-century Galicia
September 18–20
Born out of the need to connect his people to the miracles of the Virgin Mary, Alphonso X, King of Castile (1252 -1284), wrote and composed over 400 poems with music in the medieval Galician-Portugese language. Our concert will explore these melodies and augment the program with similar songs used throughout the centuries for pilgrimages and storytelling.
For this concert, Musica Universalis once more welcomes the dynamic recorder virtuoso Cléa Galhano, a passionate Brazilian musician who brings energy and enthusiasm to any musical setting.
Also joining us for the first time in a full concert, Portland based soprano and arts activist Madeline Ross, will bring her magical and soulful touch to these beautiful melodies.
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Photo credit: Joe Cantrell and Jacoby Zel
“I left feeling charmed, connected, and hopeful about theatre and community.” – Chris Harder
Photo credit: Joe Cantrell and Jacoby Zel
Photo credit: Joe Cantrell and Jacoby Zel
Photo credit: Sarah Marguier
“That was powerful, intimate, homey, and ancient. Wonderful combo. Thank you so much for including us. And for offering your expression to the world so that we can share in upholding traditions and appreciation of the arts!” – Sky
Photo credit: Sarah Marguier
Photo credit: Sarah Marguier
“What a joyful experience that show was!” – David Poulshock
Portrait drawn by audience member at Mississippi Pizza
Photo credit: Sarah Marguier
“You tell your stories and we all connect as humans around them.” – Melinda