Schola Antiqua of Chicago

**Schola Antiqua of Chicago** is a vocal ensemble dedicated to bringing medieval and Renaissance sacred music to life with scholarly precision and heartfelt artistry. Based in Chicago, this group digs deep into ancient manuscripts like the **Torino Codex** and lesser-known works by figures such as **Notker Balbulus**, blending historical research with expressive performances. Their releases, like *Missa Conceptio Tua* (focused on Advent) and *The Kings of Tharsis*, showcase their knack for unearthing liturgical gems and transporting listeners to the spiritual soundscapes of the Middle Ages and early Renaissance.

Known for their collaborations with musicologists and institutions like the **Newberry Library**, Schola Antiqua balances academic rigor with accessibility—think immersive concerts, workshops, and recordings that make centuries-old music feel fresh. Whether they’re exploring cross-cultural connections in *West Meets East* or balancing joy and melancholy in *Long Joy, Brief Languor*, their work is a love letter to the timeless beauty of early sacred traditions.

Genres

Medieval

Classical

Choral

Early Music

Renaissance

Sacred

Historical Performance

Liturgical

Vocal Ensemble

Related Artists

The Tallis Scholars

Anonymous 4

The Sixteen

Sequentia

Ensemble Organum

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Ensemble Gilles Binchois

Cappella Romana

Gothic Voices

The King's Singers

Paul Hillier

Blue Heron

Latest Release

Notker Balbulus: Liber ymnorum

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Michael Alan Anderson

Album - 23 Tracks - Released March 28, 2025