Song and Dance at the Court of Elizabeth I (1986)
| Performer | Aldwyn Consort of Voices Passamezzo Early Dance Group Early Music Consort of Leominster |
|---|---|
| Venue | The Priory Church |
| Date(s) | Wednesday 11th June 1986 |
| Time | 7.30pm |
| Cost | £2.50 £1.50 OAPs and Children |
SONG AND DANCE AT THE COURT OF ELIZABETH I
Aldwyn Consort of Voices.
Passamezzo Early Dance Group.
Early Music Consort of Leominster.
Instrumental overture to Dances:
- The Earl of Essex Measure
- Parson’s Farewell
- The New Almaine
Vocal
- Come Away Sweet Love . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Thomas Greaves
- Though Amaryllis dance in green . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .William Byrd
Instrumental
- La Volta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .William Byrd
Vocal
- Too much I once lamented . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Thomas Tomkins
Instrumental
- Pavane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .John Marcharit
Vocal
- Come Sirrah Jack Ho! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Thomas Weelkes
- See, see the Shepherd’s Queen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Thomas Tomkins
Dance
- L’accio d’amore
- Bransle e Montarde
Interval
Processional Pavane—Belle qui liens ma vie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Arbeau
Dance
- Villanella
- Spagnoletta for three
- So Ben
Vocal
- Sfogara con le stelle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Claudia Moriteverdi
Instrumental
- Canzon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tarquinio Merula
Vocal and Instrumental
- O Rosetta che Rosetta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Claudio Monteverdi
Instrumental
- Pavane— “Bittre Reue” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Susato
Vocal and Instrumental
- Dolci miei sospiri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Claudio Monteverdi
Instrumental
- Fantazia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Adriano Banchieri
Vocal
- Lasciate mi morire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Claudio Monteverdi
Dance
- Austria Felice
- Laura Souave
- La Nizzarda
The Aldwyn Consort of Voices was formed in Malvern by Peter Smith. He has been the group’s administrator since its foundation in 1969. Grayston Burgess, the choral director became conductor of the Consort in 1983 in succession to Andrew Millington continuing the Aidwyn’s tradition for high standards and adventurous programmes.
The Consort has given first performances of works by Edmund Rubbra, Douglas Young, Rory Boyle and Peter Tranchell.
The Aldwyn Consort has broadcast over twenty programmes for the BBC and has appeared at major festivals including the Three Choirs Festival and for the past nine years the Malvern Festival.
The Passamezzo Early Dance Group, based in Herefordshire, was formed four years ago by a group of people all interested in the music, costumes, history and the authentic performances of the dances of the Renaissance period.
Dances are carefully researched from original manuscripts and are performed in complete period costume. All of these impressive costumes have been specially made for the members of the Group.
After two years of study, Passamezzo was approached by various organisations with invitations to perform their dramatic and colourful dance demonstrations. The Passamezzo programme has been presented at a variety of venues and occasions in many parts of Great Britain including the Welsh Festival of Castles, Festival of Early Dance in London and the International Colloquium of Renaissance Dance in Ghent, Belgium.
Their most recent appearance was at Caerphilly Castle, by arrangement with CADW, Welsh Historic Monuments, and further appearances for CADW will be held at Raglan Castle, Tretower Court near Brecon, and return visits to Caerphilly Castle.
- Director — Sue Warren
- Costumes — Janet Milner
- Dances reconstructed by Mary Collins (Director “Dariserye”)
The Early Music Consort of Leominster was founded four years ago and immediately achieved recognition for its lively and expressive playing. It performs a wide variety of programmes, including 20th century music and also provides music for the Passamezzo Early Dance Group which performs all over England. Last year both groups took part in the Three Choirs Festival and in the first International Festival of Early Dance, held in Ghent.
Members of the Consort are:
- Alan Crumpler — Director
- Kate Green
- Johanna Bergmann
- Jane Rennard
- Lorna Firth
- Geoffrey Warren
THE PRIORY CHURCH at 7.30 p.m.
Tickets £2.50 (OAP/Children £1.50)