Musica Medievalis

Marco Cannavo, Steve Tyler and Katy Marchant present an instrumental journey into the music of medieval Europe, spanning the 12th to 15th centuries.

Featuring historical musical instruments such as hurdy-gurdy and its early predecessors, bagpipes, harp, lute, citole, portative organ, and percussions, the concert explores rhythms and melodies from both sacred and secular traditions, interpreted with imaginative freedom while remaining rooted in historical sources.

Much of the music would have been heard in churches during Christmas and other religious celebrations, while the livelier tunes would have been played at seasonal gatherings and communal festivities. Harken thou to the melody!