» Cancionero

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Cancionero came together in 1997 to perform the songs and dance music of the Middle Ages and also early Renaissance music from the Tudor court. Using a range of fascinating period instruments our professional performances are enjoyed by children and adults alike.

Programmes are available with 2 to 4 performers, and offer a unique opportunity to experience this bright and enjoyable repertoire. Our carefully researched programmes use readings to complement the music and create an added sense of history, but we always seek to entertain! We are happy to devise programmes to suit any audience, or to link to the history of a location.

Performances in period costume, encouraging audience dancing, at Penshurst Place and Tudor workshops for schools have been a regular feature. The group has also been featured on Radio Kent and on Radio 4’s “Open Country”.

» Sample Repertoire

• Medieval Troubadour Songs
• Cantigas From 13th Century Spain
• Pilgrim Songs From Compostella
• Medieval English Songs
• Music From The Court Of Henry VIII
• Music From The Court Of Elizabeth I
• Music Associated With Shakespeare

» Previous Clients

• Penshurst Place
• Hever Castle
• Smallhythe Place
• Lambeth Palace
• Anne of Cleves House, Lewes

» Wedding package

Tudor and medieval minstrels.
Music for Ceremonies, Receptions and Dancing.
Lutes, harpsichord, hurdy gurdy, bagpipes, recorders, crumhorns.
The harpsichord brings dignity to the ceremony. Lute and recorder make beautiful background music. The louder instruments are splendid for dance music.

» Feedback

"For those of us new to Medieval Music performances the evening was a delight and a revelation. Those I spoke to who are already aficionados felt the combination of Cancionero and the Crypt was an absolute treat."
- Lambeth concert 2005.

"...the wonderful musical entertainment you provided to an enthralled audience at Barming"

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