Exploring the small, exquisite but seldom performed repertoire of English medieval music
This programme features some of the earliest known songs in English, together with songs in Latin and in Anglo-Norman - the courtly language of twelfth and thirteenth century England. The songs are on the familiar themes of love, death and devotion. Some are courtly, while others probably represent the folk music of the day.
Instrumental accompaniment uses harp, gems-horn, recorder, hurdy-gurdy and lute. The programme also includes various lively English dance pieces.
Singer Helen Barber trained as a mezzo-soprano; as well as early music she specialises in the classical music of the early twentieth century, and has also been known to delve into the world of Jazz.
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