Anyone outside the harmonious world of acappella will naturally think of movies and TV shows like Pitch Perfect and Glee when the idea of singing without instruments is mentioned. And although it is a popular form of music among college students today, it has been around since at least the 15th century. If you are not very familiar with this genre, “We Call it A Cappella” is your chance to become familiar with a cappella singing, which is very engaging and distinctive.
It will be held on selected dates in the coming months at the Cardinal Ildefonso Schuster House; secure your seat for this incredible show before it is sold out. It’s exciting to try new things, and if you haven’t yet witnessed an a cappella concert in person, then head to the historic Milan location for an unforgettable evening.
What is “We Call it A Cappella?”
“We call it A Cappella” is a live concert that showcases the ability of the human voice to make music in a way that dispenses with the need for musical instruments. Moreover, music lovers will be more than happy to discover this joyful program. From Frank Sinatra’s “Fly Me to the Moon” to Taylor Swift’s “Cruel Summer, “ and many more. Let the talented singers take you on a unique musical journey.
A little history of a cappella singing, voices and performance
Since the name of this form of singing comes from the literal Italian translation, “according to the cappella,” it is not surprising that this form of singing has existed for centuries, as early as the 14th century. It became popular in the 1500s and went from focusing on choral music to embracing secular music. Thanks to composers such as Josquin des Prez, audiences have been inspired by Beca Mitchell’s (aka Anna Kendrick) love-hate relationship with a cappella, by Glee‘s Dalton Academy Warblers and their incredible harmonies, and the familiar concept of a cappella clubs gathering under college arches also has its appeal.
Usually inspired by catchy classics and current hits, a cappella singers love a good throwback to the past, but also tackle newer songs. This catchy performance celebrates some tunes that are sure to be more than familiar to you. And as if vocal talent is not enough to make this event lively, there will also be a perfect backdrop formed by wildflowers.
From the creators of “We call it Ballet” and “We call it Tango,” this not-to-be-missed live musical experience demonstrates exactly why singing without instrumental accompaniment continues to be so popular among college groups, and other artists.
There will be two performances in the evening, at 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., and you can choose your preferred time. Doors open 30 minutes before the start of the performance.