Ann Allen, Michelangelo Rinaldi shawms Catherine Motuz slide trumpet Massimiliano Dragoni percussion

The wild sound of shawms and trumpets recaptures the past glory of the Alta Capella - one of the most prestigious ensembles of the Middle Ages and Renaissance.

Performing on historical instruments, playing from original notation and where possible employing Memoria - the rhetoric of performing from memory the group is steeped in historical performance practice - but is always aware they have to speak to a 21st century audience.

The three wind players in the group met whilst studying together at the Schola Cantorum Basiliensis and individually members of the group have performed with leading early music ensembles including Les Haulz et Les Bas, Micrologus, Ensemble Lucidarium, Sarband, La Morra, and Concerto Palatino.

Sample Programmes:

O in Italia: A mix of the greatest music from the Italian Trecento period
Una Panthera: A celebration of the music of Johannes Ciconia
L’Homme Armé: The famous battle song performed in many settings from 3 part drinking song to 5 part mass. With 5 part male choir

Education:

Ann Allen has many years experience teaching shawms and coaching ensembles in Switzerland, Germany and the UK

Recordings:

Demo CD available

Performances:

Aug 07 Rhein Festival, Basel, Switzerland
Aug 07 Utrecht Early Music Fringe Festival,
Netherlands
Aug 07 Antwerp International Young Artists
Presentation

Contact:

Ann Allen, morethanmusic,
13 Churchgate, Cheshunt
Herts EN8 9NB

Tel: 01992 630661

Email: ann@mediva.co.uk
Website: www.mediva.co.uk