A September month filled with activities!
Recording of David Pohle's cantatas
After recording a first series of cantatas at the Saint-Loup church in Namur, Clematis became interested in other cantatas intended for small ensembles, mainly one voice, 2 violins and basso continuo.
This recording will take place at the Grand Manège in Namur, using the new organ built by Étienne Debaisieux. It's worth noting that Clematis has begun recording this entire repertoire, and the final part of this production will take place in October 2027 with the Thomas organ at Saint-Loup Church.
The release of the box set by Ricercar is scheduled for spring 2028.
Here is a sneak peek at one of these cantatas, recorded in 2025:
Domine quis habitabit
CLEMATIS
Caroline Weynants, soprano
Paulin Bündgen, countertenor
Robert Getchell, tenor
Philippe Favette, bass
Amandine Solano &
Stéphanie de Failly, violins
Ellie Nimeroski &
Jorlen Vega Garcia, altos
Evolène Kiener, bassoon
Maude Gratton, organ
Brice Sailly, harpsichord and direction
Inauguration of an organ at the Grand Manège
On September 26, Clematis, along with Cindy Castillo, will have the great honor of participating in the inauguration of the new organ at the Grand Manège in Namur.
CLEMATIS
Caroline Weynants, soprano
Paulin Bündgen, countertenor
Pierre Derhet, tenor
Samuel Namotte, bass
Brice Sailly, director
This instrument, built by Étienne Debaisieux, will be a magnificent addition, enriching the sumptuous acoustics of this hall with an organ that will finally allow for the realization of the basso continuo under exceptional conditions, such as those achievable with a gallery organ in a church.
The organ builder's bold design allows this instrument to be played in four different pitches and adapted to all the temperaments required by the repertoire.
Its composition will also allow for the enrichment of the basso continuo performance through very varied and colorful registrations.
Let it be known, this instrument will be absolutely exceptional in a concert hall in Europe!
For details of this concert, see the Grand Manège website!
Furthermore, this instrument, when played solo, can also serve as the basis for many organ pieces in the early music repertoire.
Clematis at the Varaždin Baroque Evenings Festival
For its 56th edition, the Varaždin Baroque Evenings invites Clematis to Croatia!
We will be performing the "Sources of Bach" program in the baroque church of St. Nicholas,
French countertenor Paul Figuier was invited.
Booking link: https://vbv.hr/en/24-09-2026-ensemble-clematis-2