Steve Walter vihuela Lorraine Worley soprano Heather Gibbard bass viol Carol Attwood recorders, cornamuse, percus

Tamburrini explore the themes of love and passion in performances which blend sophisticated harmony with fiery Moorish rhythms, and subtle poetry with the earthy lyrics of rural Spain. This approach appeals to a wide variety of audiences, including lovers of jazz, folk and world music, and those unfamiliar with early music.

Performances have ranged from Bristol’s Ashton Court, the largest free festival in Europe, to an intimate recital combining Spanish music with the poetry of Lorca. The group has also had repeat invitations to perform at the Early Music Exhibition in London, and an enthusiastic reception at several Brighton Festival Open series.

Much of the group’s music is taken from the ‘Palace Songbook’, a collection linked to the court of Ferdinand and Isabella. However, much of their repertoire is unique, as musical director Steve Walter has developed extended pieces, building from a fragment of melody, or combining the popular tunes of the time.

Sample Programme:

Burning Mountain: Tells of the life of a young woman, from morning innocence, to noonday passion, and the quiet reflections of dusk. ‘In the spring by the rose bush, a boy and girl are washing…’ ‘See the mountain before me, on fire and burning. There I sought my love…’

Recordings:

Songs of daybreak, songs of twilight - 2002
Full CD and demo available on request

Education:

The group usually give informal demonstrations after recitals, and are happy to discuss more formal lecture-demonstrations.

Performances:

6 May 06 Long Ashton Church, Bristol
27 May 06 Brighton Festival Fringe
13 May 07 Afternoon Concert Series, Park House,
Cheltenham

Contact:

Carol Attwood, 11 Pearl Street,
Bedminister, Bristol BS3 3DZ

Tel: 0117 963 5817

Email: music@tamburrini.fsnet.co.uk Website: www.tamburrini.fsnet.co.uk