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