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Gaïta Medieval Music Performance |
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Chris Elmes and Cait Webb |
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photos by Kevin Hartnell
For
a full list of our
upcoming performances and events see: Event List
Music
of the 12th-15th centuries from all over Europe and especially
Scotland, France, Spain and Italy.
| Mp3 audio samples: | Ex te lux oritur | 13th c. Orkney/Norway | |
| Estampie on Hare, hare hye | arr. Gaita from 13th French |
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Amoroso | 15th c. Italy | |
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Branles | 16th c. France | |
The instruments we play include a number of the medieval 'bas' (soft) instruments - fiddles, harps, early lutes - and also the instruments of the early 'Alta' (loud) band - shawms, bagpipes, percussion. The variety of instruments means that we can provide music for many different situations or events - medieval weddings, medieval fairs, re-enactment events, and of course concerts. Programmes can be tailored to particular themes.
We
also play and teach early dance up to 16th century. Dance instruction
can be
tailored for beginners up to experienced. We can even organise a
'Medieval
Ceilidh'. We specialise in the dances from the recently discovered
Gresley
Manuscript from England c.1500 - perfect for 15th century re-enactment
groups.
Typical Concert Programmes:
The Miraculous World of
Alphonso X - a selection from the Cantigas de Santa Maria
from 13th century Spain. This famous collection of miracle songs has
many stories, some astounding, some amazing, all entertaining. For
this programme we are joined by Anne Marie Summers and Thor Ewing. The
songs are presented in sung (some interleaved with narration)
and instrumental arrangements. A very accessible programme.
A Series of Unfortunate Events - A Musical
History of Medieval Scotland
- A brief history
of Scottish Kings, Courts and Musicians from the 13th and
14th centuries. The programme includes music written in Scotland (St
Andrews Music Book, Inchcolm Antiphoner), music showing other's view of
Scotland, and other contemporary sources. Threaded through the
performance is a breif narrative overview of this fascinating period of
Scottish history and its
relevance to the music. Performed on shawms, bagpipes, medieval
fiddles, harps, lutes and percussion.
Eschewynge of Ydlenesse - Medieval
and early Renaissance dance music from Italy, France and England with
costumed dancers.
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Contact: Chris Elmes |