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Romance and Revelry

with Duo Trobairitz - voice and vielle

Part of the Old Chapel Court Concerts 2018 Series

Add to my Calendar 15-07-2018 15:30 15-07-2018 17:30 36 Romance and Revelry Let us take you on a journey through medieval Europe, stopping to taste mouthwatering musical delights from each region. Colourful miracle stories from Spain, heart-rending love songs from France, philosophical musings from Germany and festive mirth from England combine with rumbustious Italian dances to create a feast of musical flavours to suit every palate. Faye Newton and Hazel Brooks formed Duo Trobairitz to explore the courtly song repertoire of the troubadours and trouvères, especially suited to their combination of voice and vielle (an early violin).  Faye and Hazel’s fascination with the medieval period has inspired them to interpret medieval music in a way that is true to its historical roots whilst being entertaining and meaningful for a modern-day audience. The duo has been praised for its ‘glorious’ and ‘beautifully rich’ interpretations (Early Music Review). Old Baptist Chapel, Tewkesbury DD/MM/YYYY

Details

Old Baptist Chapel
Church Street
Tewkesbury
Gloucestershire
GL20 5RZ
England

Programme

Various – Medieval music from around Europe

Performers

Hazel Brooks – vielle
 Faye Newton – voice

Duo Trobairitz

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Programme Note

Let us take you on a journey through medieval Europe, stopping to taste mouthwatering musical delights from each region. Colourful miracle stories from Spain, heart-rending love songs from France, philosophical musings from Germany and festive mirth from England combine with rumbustious Italian dances to create a feast of musical flavours to suit every palate.

Faye Newton and Hazel Brooks formed Duo Trobairitz to explore the courtly song repertoire of the troubadours and trouvères, especially suited to their combination of voice and vielle (an early violin).  Faye and Hazel’s fascination with the medieval period has inspired them to interpret medieval music in a way that is true to its historical roots whilst being entertaining and meaningful for a modern-day audience. The duo has been praised for its ‘glorious’ and ‘beautifully rich’ interpretations (Early Music Review).

Duo Trobairitz

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