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Manuscript "musica enchiriadis" / Loan of the city of Düsseldorf to the Düsseldorf State and University Library
It is a compelling testimony to how deeply embedded the cultural roots of the Ruhr actually are and how strong the influence of the Essen-Werden Monastery Church once was. A series of priceless manuscripts from the Werden Scriptorium, including the "musica enchiriadis", bears witness to this artistic and intellectual might. The "musica enchiriadis" manuscript dates from the year 900 and contains the earliest references to polyphonic music in the Western world.
Known as the "Düsseldorf Fragment", it is now located in the Düsseldorf State and University Library. In 2010, the document will be on display in the Essen Cathedral Treasury, and will inspire an interdisciplinary programme of events including concerts and conferences. Musicologists, theologians, historians and psychologists will reveal how the works performed reflect transitions in spiritual thinking and at the same time serve to herald new developments.
Feburary 1 - June 20, 2010
Essen and Mülheim an der Ruhr
In cooperation with the DIE WOLFSBURG Catholic Academy, Essen Cathedral Treasury, Folkwang University and Essen Philharmonic Orchestra
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!SING musica enchiriadis
www.die-wolfsburg.de