In this episode, we dive into the world of early music with Marc Lewon, a distinguished German lutenist, musicologist, and professor at the Schola Cantorum Basiliensis. Marc shares insights into his journey through medieval and Renaissance music, his passion for historical instruments, and his role in reviving ancient musical traditions.

We also explore ReRenaissance, Basel's forum for early music. Founded in 2020, ReRenaissance presents monthly concerts that bring to life music composed before 1600. Marc, as a founding board member, discusses the series' mission to make early music accessible and engaging for contemporary audiences.

⏱️ Episode Timeline🎶 Intro music: Ile fantazies de Joskin – Ensemble Leones00:00  – Welcome & opening music02:10  – Marc Lewon’s fields of interest in early music04:13  – How did Marc first discover early music?06:20  – Going online: how the digital world transformed his path🎵 08:37  – Musical example: Lange swîgen des hât ich gedâht (Walther von der Vogelweide)10:05  – Solitary or social? Reflections on online presence in the early music scene11:56  – Current projects and what’s on the horizon14:20  – What is ReRenaissance Basel?16:00  – Crafting concert themes: the ReRen programming process🎵 18:13  – Musical excerpt: Freu dich, du weltlich creatur (arr. M. Lewon) – Ensemble Leones20:12  – Behind the scenes: the origins and concept of ReRen22:47  – What makes ReRen’s concert format so unique24:37  – Sustainability and history: where do they meet?27:00  – Musical travels and environmental reflections30:35  – Reaching audiences: shaping communication in early music32:11  – Collaborations and community33:35  – The double life: musician and concert organiser

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Links & Resources:

• ​🔗 Marc Lewon's Website: www.lewon.de
• ​🔗 Ensemble Leones: www.leones.de
• ​🔗 ReRenaissance Basel: www.rerenaissance.ch
• ​📺 ReRenaissance YouTube Channel: ReRenaissance En - YouTube

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