Faronel (David, Ruth and Michael) are based in East Sussex and explore vocal and instrumental repertoire of the Medieval and Renaissance periods. Collectively, over 20 different types of instrument are played in a repertoire spanning the 11th to the early 17th centuries.
The programme was:
Dancing
Two dances from the Gresley manuscript - Anon, c. 1500
Shawn/Pipes/Drum
Love and Longing
Douce Dame Jolie - Guillaume de Machaut (c. 1300-1377)
Voice/Vielle/Symphony
Westron Wind - English, 16th Century
Voice/Recorders/Harp
Pilgrimage
Three pieces from the Lllibre Vermell - Anon, c. 1399
Stella Splendens
Voice/Pipes
Mariam matrem
Voice/Recorders/Harp
Cuncti sinus
Voice/Harp/Psaltery
Popular tunes
Browning - Elway Bevin (c. 1554-1638)
Recorders
At Court
King Harry VIIIth Pavyn - English, 16th Century
Crumhorns
Ah Robin, Gentle Robin - William Cornyshe (1465-1523)
Voice/Recorders
Helas Madame/Pastime with Good Company - Henry VIII
Voices/Crumhornes
Blow thy Horn Hunter - William Cornysh (1465-1523)
Voices/Crumhornes
Dancing
Danse de Cleves - Flemish, 15/16 Century
Recorders
There was a great response to the music and the instruments. A great many of the audience went forward to learn further about the performance and I trust that Faronel will be back as soon as possible.
My apologies for this post being so late!