Date: Friday, March 27, 2026
Time: 7:30 PM
Location: Florence Harkness Memorial Chapel
Format: In-Person + Virtual
Admission: Free | Open to the Public
Watch: Livestream in Harkness Chapel
Program
Love and War in the Renaissance: Music of Passion, Conflict, and Devotion from Josquin to Janequin
The Collegium Ensemble and Early Music Singers join forces for an evocative journey into the Renaissance’s most enduring themes: love and war. From the vivid battle cries of La Guerre to the refined elegance of courtly love songs, this program explores the full spectrum of human emotion in music shaped by conflict, devotion, and desire.
Featuring works by Josquin des Prez, Johannes Ockeghem, Ludwig Senfl, Claudin de Sermisy, and Clément Janequin, the evening highlights the rich interplay between secular expression and sacred tradition.
Anchoring the program are movements from Josquin’s Missa L’homme armé Sexti Toni, where sacred devotion intertwines with the familiar strains of the soldier’s song—revealing how deeply the sounds of war resonated within Renaissance spirituality and artistic life.
Dr. Elena Mullins Bailey, Director, Collegium Musicum and Early Music Singers
Danur Kvilhaug, Graduate Assistant, Collegium Musicum
Sophia Duray, Graduate Assistant, Early Music Singers
CWRU Music 2025–26 Concert Season
The Case Western Reserve University Department of Music presents a dynamic season of concerts, recitals, and special events featuring students, faculty, and guest artists. From classical masterworks to contemporary works, the series highlights the creativity and excellence of CWRU’s vibrant music community. All events are open to the public.
During the 2025–26 season, CWRU celebrates its Bicentennial—200 years of academic excellence, innovation, and impact—honoring the generations who have shaped the performing arts at CWRU while looking ahead to the future.
Venue Information
Florence Harkness Memorial Chapel (est. 1902) offers a warm, intimate, and acoustically resonant setting on the Mather Quad. This neo-Gothic landmark commemorates the brief life of Florence Harkness Severance and reflects Cleveland’s rich cultural and philanthropic history. Designed by architect Charles F. Schweinfurth, the chapel is renowned for its soaring arches, exquisite woodwork, and luminous Tiffany stained-glass windows.
Health + Safety
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