Golden Age of English Music and Dance (1984)
| Performer | The Consort of Songe Stefan Scot Passamezzo Early Dance Group Sheila Parret Early Music Consort of Leominster Alan Crumpler |
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| Venue | The Priory Church |
| Date(s) | 21st June 1984 |
| Time | 7.30pm |
| Cost | £2.00 Adults £1.25 Children and OAPs |
A bumper evening of historical music, choral singing and dancing at The Priory Church.
Firstly, The Consort of Songe presents choral and instrumental music titled the Golden Age of English Music and Dance. This piece is directed by Stefan Scot. The Consort of Songe will explore the vocal music of 16th century England, a time when polyphonic music reached its peak. They will be singing anthems by Tallis, Byrd, Gibbons and Weelkes in the first half and madrigals in the second.
Secondly, the Passamezzo Early Dance Group performs dances of 16th century Europe in historical costumes created by Janet Milner. This performance is directed by Sheila Parret. The dances are of of Italian, French and English origins.
The final performance is accompanied by the Early Music Consort of Leominster, directed by Alan Crumpler.
During the evening, home prepared sweetmeats and punch, made to authentic historical recipes, will also be available.
Programme Listing
THURSDAY, 21st JUNE - 7.30 p.m.
GOLDEN AGE OF ENGLISH MUSIC AND DANCE
Choral and Instrumental Music given by
THE CONSORT OF SONGE
Directed by Stefan Scot
Dances of 16th century Europe in historical costumes by
PASSAMEZZO EARLY DANCE GROUP
Directed by Sheila Parret
Accompanied by the EARLY MUSIC CONSORT OF LEOMINSTER
Directed by Alan Crumpler
Sweetmeats and Punch made to authentic recipes will be available
Tickets: £2.00 Adults, Children and OAPs £1.25
THE PRIORY CHURCH, LEOMINSTER