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The Society of Strange and Ancient Instruments
The Longest Night
Part of the York Early Music Christmas Festival 2017
Add to my Calendar 16-12-2017 19:30 16-12-2017 21:30 36 The Society of Strange and Ancient Instruments Jean Kelly bray harp, triple harp, Celtic harpBenedicte Maurseth Hardanger fiddle, voiceClare Salaman nyckelharpa, hurdy gurdy, trumpet marine In Norway the festival of Lussinatten celebrates the longest night of the year. Legend has it that on this night, Lussi, a feared enchantress, punishes anyone who dares to work, and from Lussinatten until Christmas, spirits, gnomes and trolls roam the Earth. Join us to celebrate with devilish tunes, ancient Irish, Norwegian and English folk carols and other festive musical treats. “their vibrant, carefree virtuosity was as enthralling as ever.” Early Music Today National Centre for Early Music, York DD/MM/YYYYDetails
National Centre for Early Music
St Margaret's Church
Walmgate
York
YO1 9TL
England
Programme
Various – ancient Irish, Norwegian and English folk carols
Performers
The Society of Strange and Ancient Instruments
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Programme Note
Jean Kelly bray harp, triple harp, Celtic harp
Benedicte Maurseth Hardanger fiddle, voice
Clare Salaman nyckelharpa, hurdy gurdy, trumpet marine
In Norway the festival of Lussinatten celebrates the longest night of the year. Legend has it that on this night, Lussi, a feared enchantress, punishes anyone who dares to work, and from Lussinatten until Christmas, spirits, gnomes and trolls roam the Earth. Join us to celebrate with devilish tunes, ancient Irish, Norwegian and English folk carols and other festive musical treats.
“their vibrant, carefree virtuosity was as enthralling as ever.” Early Music Today
