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Details

The Shakespeare Institute
Mason Croft
Church Street

Stratford-upon-Avon
Warwickshire
CV37 6HP
England


Programme

William ByrdVidimus stellam
Matthew LockeOld Christmas Returned
Martin PeersonUpon my lap my sovereign sits
AnonymousBalulalow
AnonymousA carol for Christmas day at night
AnonymousCoventry Carol
AnonymousHey for Christmas
John DowlandRobin
AnonymousThe merry boys of Christmas
Henry LawesA willow garland sent as a new year's gift
Orlando GibbonsA song for Christmas day
Henry PurcellA carol for St Stephen's day

Performers

Eleanor Cramer – soprano
Kinder Alison – bass viol
Jeffrey Robin – lute
Lewis Tamsin – renaissance violin
Palmer Michael – Actor

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Programme Note

Music, Words and Song for Christmas. Carols, ballads, consort music, lutesongs, dance melodies and readings.

A seasonal programme showing how Christmas was celebrated, banned and restored in 17th Century England.

Includes music by Byrd, Dowland, Gibbons and Purcell
 

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