Of all the birds
Birds in music from 1300 to 1650
Part of the Colchester Early Music 2019-2020 Series
Add to my Calendar 01-09-2019 14:30 01-09-2019 16:30 36 Of all the birds The natural world, and birds in particular, provided a wealth of imagery and allegory for medieval and renaissance musicians, poets and artists. They provided a convenient cipher through which human dramas could be played out at a safe remove, and also served to illustrate the harmony of nature, in contrast to human suffering. Imitation birdsong was also a popular medium through which human musicians could display their virtuosity. This concert reflects both the perfection of nature and the artistry of humans in imitating it. Blondel performs on shawms, bagpipe, and recorders, giving engaging and spirited performances of Medieval and Renaissance wind music. Includes works by Muset, Bologna, Cluni, Senleches, Perusio, Vaillant, Baldwyn, Ravenscrof & Playford St Andrew's Church, Colchester DD/MM/YYYYDetails
St Andrew's Church
Church Lane
Marks Tey
Colchester
Essex
CO6 1LW
England
Programme
Colin Muset – En mai, quant li rossignolet
Thomas Ravenscroft – The Three Ravens
Jehan Vaillant – Par maintes foys
Performers
Blondel
Programme Note
The natural world, and birds in particular, provided a wealth of imagery and allegory for medieval and renaissance musicians, poets and artists. They provided a convenient cipher through which human dramas could be played out at a safe remove, and also served to illustrate the harmony of nature, in contrast to human suffering. Imitation birdsong was also a popular medium through which human musicians could display their virtuosity. This concert reflects both the perfection of nature and the artistry of humans in imitating it.
Blondel performs on shawms, bagpipe, and recorders, giving engaging and spirited performances of Medieval and Renaissance wind music.
Includes works by Muset, Bologna, Cluni, Senleches, Perusio, Vaillant, Baldwyn, Ravenscrof & Playford