Conductor, Lute, Harp

Christopher Page

About

Albums

The Earliest Songbook in England (c. 1200): Cambridge University Library MS Ff.I.17(1)

Gothic Voices, Christopher Page

Masters of the Rolls: Music by English Composers of the 14th Century

Gothic Voices, Christopher Page

Jerusalem, Vision of Peace: Songs & Plainchant from the Time of the Crusades

Gothic Voices, Christopher Page

La Rue: Missa De Feria & Missa Sancta Dei genitrix

Gothic Voices, Christopher Page

The Spirits of England & France 5: 15th-Century English Music

Gothic Voices, Christopher Page

The Spirits of England & France 4: Missa Caput and the Story of the Salve regina

Gothic Voices, Christopher Page

The Spirits of England & France 3: Binchois and His Contemporaries

Gothic Voices, Christopher Page

The Spirits of England & France 2: Songs of the Trouvères

Gothic Voices, Christopher Page

Appears On

A Feather on the Breath of God: Songs of Hildegard von Bingen

Emma Kirkby, Gothic Voices

AboutChristopher Page

The founder and director of Gothic Voices, Christopher Page has written innumerable articles on medieval music, instruments and performance practice, and four books: Voices and Instruments of the Middle Ages (1987), The Owl and the Nightingale: Musical Life and Ideas in France 1100-1300 (1989), The Summa Musice: A Thirteenth-Century Manual for Singers (1991), and Discarding Images: Reflections on Music and Culture in Medieval France (Oxford, 1994). In 1990 Dr Page was awarded the Dent Medal of the Royal Musical Association awarded for outstanding services to musicology. Much in demand as a lecturer at home and abroad, from 1981 to 1985 he was Lecturer in Old and Middle English at New College, Oxford, and is now University Lecturer in Middle English Literature at the University of Cambridge where he is a Fellow of Sidney Sussex College. Dr Page is also the Chairman of the National Early Music Association, and also Chairman of The Plainsong and Medieval Music Society as well as co-editor of the journal Plainsong and Medieval Music, published by Cambridge University Press.

Celebrating the Extraordinary Career of Christopher Page

Christopher Page is an esteemed figure in the world of Medieval Music, best-known for founding Gothic Voices. He has enriched the history of old music through his extensive research and transformative execution. He possesses a profound knowledge of instrumental and vocal sources of medieval music, which reflects significantly in his four publications. His works such as 'Voices and Instruments of the Middle Ages' and 'Discarding Images: Reflections on Music and Culture in Medieval France' provide a detailed insight into musical life and its myriad aspects during the Middle Ages. His unmatched contribution to musicology justly earned him the prestigious Dent Medal of the Royal Musical Association.

Renowned for His Contribution to Medieval Music

Beyond his academic expertise, Dr. Page is also recognized for his lectures that provide an in-depth interpretation of medieval music and culture. Formerly a lecturer in Old and Middle English at New College, Oxford, he is currently holding a position as a University Lecturer in Middle English Literature at the University of Cambridge. As the Chairman of the National Early Music Association, he continues to foster the growth and appreciation for early music. Furthermore, holding the position of Chairman of The Plainsong and Medieval Music Society, he is a formidable force in the preservation and promotion of Plainsong and medieval music. Alongside these responsibilities, he co-edits the journal 'Plainsong and Medieval Music'.

Christopher Page's Notable Works

Page's key recordings and projects include 'The Earliest Songbook in England (c. 1200): Cambridge University Library MS Ff.I.17(1)', 'Masters of the Rolls: Music by English Composers of the 14th Century', 'Jerusalem, Vision of Peace: Songs & Plainchant from the Time of the Crusades', and 'The Spirits of England & France series (Volumes 2-5)', which focuses on 15th-century English and French music, including works by composers like Binchois and explorations of major chant traditions. His groundbreaking recording 'A Feather on the Breath of God: Songs of Hildegard von Bingen' brought public attention to Hildegard’s music and featured soprano Emma Kirkby, who rose to fame through her performances with Gothic Voices.

Ensemble: Gothic Voices

Under Page’s direction, Gothic Voices became internationally acclaimed for its authentic interpretations and for reviving medieval vocal music, especially with its debut CD featuring Hildegard von Bingen's work.

Scholarly Contributions

Page is also recognized for his extensive writings, including 'Voices and Instruments of the Middle Ages' (1987), 'The Summa Musice: A Thirteenth-Century Manual for Singers' (1991), and 'Discarding Images: Reflections on Music and Culture in Medieval France' (1994). Additionally, he published 'The Christian West and its Singers: The First Thousand Years' (2010), a major study on the development of Christian song in the West.

Unveiling the Musical Journey of Christopher Page

Christopher Page's journey in the world of Medieval Music is a testament to his passion and dedication. His works have significantly contributed to the understanding and appreciation of music from the Middle Ages, and his influence continues to shape the future of early music.