Old Christmas Returned

A seasonal programme showing how Christmas was celebrated, banned and restored in 17th Century England. Music, words and song for Christmas. Carols, ballads, consort music, lutesongs, dance melodies and readings. Includes music by Attey, Byrd, Bull, Dowland, Gibbons and Purcell.

Performed by Passamezzo.

Eleanor Cramer: Soprano, Viols.
Alison Kinder: Viols, Recorders.
Robin Jeffrey: Lute, Renaissance Guitar.
Tamsin Lewis: Renaissance Violin, Viols, Alto.
Michael Palmer: Actor, Baritone.