Anthony Purnell voice/recorders/wind/lutes/psalteries/fiddle/crwth/virginals Anne Purnell voice/recorders/virginals/hurdy-gurdy/percussion Additional members (depending on the programme) drawn from: Helen Johnson rebec/violetta/voice Brian White voice/percussion Emily Mason recorders/percussion

Cancionero came together in 1997 to perform the songs and dance music of the Middle Ages and also early Renaissance music from the Tudor court. Using a range of fascinating period instruments our professional performances are enjoyed by children and adults alike. Programmes are available with 2 to 4 performers, and offer a unique opportunity to experience this bright and enjoyable repertoire. Our carefully researched programmes use readings to complement the music and create an added sense of history, but we always seek to entertain! We are happy to devise programmes to suit any audience, or to link to the history of a location. Performances in period costume, encouraging audience dancing, at Penshurst Place and Tudor workshops for schools have been a regular feature. The group has also been featured on Radio Kent and on Radio 4’s ‘Open Country’.

Sample Programmes:

The Search for Salvation a medieval pilgrimage: A selection from the Cantigas de Santa Maria and English and German pilgrims’ songs and dances.
The Pursuit of Pleasure a medieval tapestry: Minstrel songs about food, drink, love and longing including the Cantigas de Amigo by Martin Codax and music from the Andalusian and Sephardic traditions.
Shakespeare’s Musicke: Readings from the plays and sonnets with songs and music heard at The Globe.

Education:

Tudor workshops for schools (designed to cover KS2 National Curriculum). These are presented in period costume and incorporate Renaissance Dance instruction with instrumental demonstrations.

Recordings:

mp3 samples available for download from website

Performances:

28 Apr 07 Tudeley Church, Kent
29 May 07 Penshurst Place, Kent
7 Jul 07 St Margaret’s, Collier Street

Contact:

Anthony Purnell, Ferndale Cottage, Laddingford, Maidstone, Kent ME18 6BU

Tel: 01622 871161
Mobile: 07802 752995
Fax: 08701 681024

Email: cancionero@wealdmusicservices.co.uk Website: www.wealdmusicservices.co.uk