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.