16th and 17th Century music, words and song for Christmas and Winter.
The programme consists of ballads, lutesongs, carols, consort music, madrigals and readings and follows the religious calendar from Advent to the beginning of Lent. It also describes many of the festive customs of the time, with feasts and revels through the cold of winter, and fairs upon the frozen river.
Includes music by Byrd, Gibbons, Weelkes, Hume, Peerson and East; and readings from Shakespeare, Breton, Herrick and Evelyn.
Performed by Passamezzo: Eleanor Cramer (Soprano, Bass Viol);
Jamie Akers (Lute, guitar);
Alison Kinder (Viols, Recorders);
Tamsin Lewis (Violin, Viols, Alto);
Michael Palmer (Actor, Baritone)
To Shorten Winter's Sadness - Music, Words & Song for Christmas & Winter
St Pancras Old Church, Pancras Road, Camden, London
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This event ended on Saturday 15th of December 2012
This event ended on Saturday 15th of December 2012
Admission
£12 (£8 concessions) from 0844 8700 887, online or at the door
£12 (£8 concessions) from 0844 8700 887, online or at the door
Location
St Pancras Old Church, Pancras Road, Camden, London
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