A couple of weeks back, Kezzie posted about visiting Kentwell Hall, stepping back into Tudor times, with customs, costumes, and music. She particularly mentioned seeing [and hearing] a hurdy-gurdy played for the first time 'in real life' And she got to try it herself. Do read her lovely post, with all the illustrations if Tudor re-enacters, and Kezzie herself getting happily involved.
In the same week, Bob and I went to a talk at the Dereham Heritage Trust.
The guests were Chanter's Jigge, Malcolm and Elizabeth, husband and wife, who also play many many Tudor instruments. They gave us an Elizabethan Musical Experience, with their latest programme,
including a hurdy gurdy.
Clearly Tudor Music is the sound of the summer!
*Is it true that if Tudor musicians got into debt, they had to pawn their doublets and sit around in their singlets?
Have you ever played a crumhorn, a shawm, or a hurdy-gurdy?
[* apologies for very, very old jokes]
I'd love to try out the bagpipes..
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DeleteWhat an interesting talk that must have been. Thanks for posting the video-I really enjoyed listening to the talented musicians. Catriona
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DeleteEverything looks very jolly. We had a group of musicians at our Museum about a year ago who did something similar, the costumes were all home made and excellent, and it was fascinating to hear the old instruments. I think your jokes are funny and made me smile. Regards Sue H
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DeleteThanks for sharing this great duo. This is one of my favourite kinds of music. I own a CD by Maddy Prior, A Tapestry of Carols, which I enjoy very much.
ReplyDeleteWe have that cd too, I play it lots each Christmas 🎶
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