Christopher Hogwood director Paul Goodwin associate conductor Richard Egarr associate director

Daughters of Elvin were formed in 1996 with the aim of presenting early music in a new and exciting way and of reaching as diverse an audience as possible. They are equally at home at street festivals, pop festivals, churches, art centres and specialist early music events. Their programming is flexible and imaginative and includes stunning masked dancing, giant puppets and elements of circus, based on medieval carvings and paintings. They have a special interest in dances and popular dance songs of 13th to 14th century Europe.

‘We definitely want you back next year’ Tim Healey, Oxford Folk Festival

Sample Programme:

La Divina Commedia: A programme exploring the life and times of Dante Alighieri, illustrated with music from Bertrand De Born, The Codex Rossi and other related manuscripts from 14th century Florence with masked dancers and giant puppets inspired by The Divine Comedy and medieval paintings and carvings.
Douce Dame Jolie: A programme of music by the women troubadours and trouvères with performances of the stories of Marie de France and related folk tales.

Education:

Interactive music, dance and period costume workshops for KS1,KS2 Medieval Realms and Tudor Times. Mask making workshops.

Recordings:

Galdrbok - Medieval songs of enchantment, love and longing (Rufus)
Garden of Earthly Delights (Rufus) 2001

Performances:

11 Nov 06 Music in Duffield Concert Series,
Ecclesbourne School
31 Mar 07 Oxford Folk Festival, Holywell Music Room, Oxford
23 Jun 07 Three Wishes Faery Festival, Colliford Park, Cornwall

Contact:

Katy Marchant, Pound Cottage,
Ramsley, South Zeal
Devon EX20 2LB

Tel: 01837 849030

Email: info@daughtersofelvin.co.uk Website: www.daughtersofelvin.co.uk