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Hidden Traditions: Expanding the Renaissance Canon

Header of a concert flyer reading “Hidden Traditions: expanding the Renaissance canon,” with the date and time “May 5, 2026 | 7:00 pm.” Below, text announces “featuring the Maryland Palestrina Choir & Terpoets.” The background shows an ornate stone archway and partially visible decorative doorway.

Hidden Traditions: Expanding the Renaissance Canon

College of Arts and Humanities Tuesday, May 5, 2026 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm The Clarice, Leah Smith Hall (Room 2200)

Join the Maryland Palestrina Choir and Terpoets for this free program exploring music of the Medieval and Renaissance by lesser-known and underrepresented composers, challenging a narrow definition of what “Renaissance music” means. It will include chant, sacred motets and madrigals from both Europe and the Americas, set alongside poetry and historical notes about the composers and authors.

Flyer for a free concert titled “Hidden Traditions: Expanding the Renaissance Canon,” taking place May 5, 2026 at 7:00 pm. It features the Maryland Palestrina Choir and Terpoets. The background shows an ornate stone archway and carved wooden door. Text highlights composers including Hildegard von Bingen, Vicente Lusitano, Vittoria Aleotti, Maddalena Casulana, and Kassia. Location listed as Leah M. Smith Hall at the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, University of Maryland.
Add to Calendar 05/05/26 19:00:00 05/05/26 20:00:00 America/New_York Hidden Traditions: Expanding the Renaissance Canon

Join the Maryland Palestrina Choir and Terpoets for this free program exploring music of the Medieval and Renaissance by lesser-known and underrepresented composers, challenging a narrow definition of what “Renaissance music” means. It will include chant, sacred motets and madrigals from both Europe and the Americas, set alongside poetry and historical notes about the composers and authors.

Flyer for a free concert titled “Hidden Traditions: Expanding the Renaissance Canon,” taking place May 5, 2026 at 7:00 pm. It features the Maryland Palestrina Choir and Terpoets. The background shows an ornate stone archway and carved wooden door. Text highlights composers including Hildegard von Bingen, Vicente Lusitano, Vittoria Aleotti, Maddalena Casulana, and Kassia. Location listed as Leah M. Smith Hall at the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, University of Maryland.
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