The project Mare Balticum aims to present the medieval musical heritage of the Baltic Sea region in the 12th-15th centuries, with this first volume focussing on Denmark. The pieces are performed by vocal group Ensemble Peregrina, directed by Agnieszka Budzinska-Bennett, together with harpist Benjamin Bagby.

The series provides an insight into the local literature and musical repertories of medieval Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Germany, and Poland; both Latin and the vernacular are represented, as well as the diversity of historical musical instruments used in those regions at the time.

The project aims to show something of the strong political and cultural connections between these medieval countries, their development over time, and the similarities between them, all of which are essential to our understanding of the common identity and history of Balticum, as is reflected to us through its centuries of music.

Ensemble Peregrina is one of the leading ensembles dedicated to the performance of early medieval vocal music. The core of the ensemble comprises Agnieszka Budzinska-Bennett, Kelly Landerkin, Lorenza Donadini, Hanna Jarvelainen and Baptiste Romain, often joined by other excellent musicians such as Benjamin Bagby.

“Superior scholarship and performance” - Fanfare, USA

“I’ve nothing but praise for the performers and the musicology that lies behind them.” - Early Music Review, UK

Tracks:
1. Mith Hierthae Brendher - Danish song
2. O Rosa In Iherico - 2-part Danish song
3. Gaude Mater Letare - 2-part song
4. Psallat Fidelis Concio - Sequence
5. Got In Viel Hohen Vröuden Saz - German song
6. Instrumental piece
7. Die Tenschen Morder - German song
8. Alle Kunige Vürsten Herren - German song
9. Instrumental piece
10. Gaudet Mater Ecclecia - Hymn
11. Ave Martyr Dux Danorum - Antiphon
12. Decus Regni Et Liebertas V. Cetibus Angelicis - Responsorium with Prosa
13. Dulcis Martyr Dux Kanute - Antiphon
14. Preciosa Mors Sanctorum - Sequence
15. Von Meiner Mervart - German song
16. Dromte Mig En Drom I Nat - Instrumental piece
17. Maria Candens Lilium - 2-part song
18. Letificat Laudatio - 2-part song