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Old Christmas Returned

Christmas celebrated, banned and restored in 17th Century Britain

Eleanor Cramer (Soprano), Alison Kinder (Viols, Recorders), Robin Jeffrey (Lute, Guitar), Tamsin Lewis (Violin, Viols, Alto), Michael Palmer (Actor, Baritone)
Old Christmas Returned
A seasonal programme following the calendar from Advent to Candlemas, showing how Christmas was celebrated, banned and restored in 17th Century England.

Music, Words and Song for Christmas. Carols, ballads, consort music, lutesongs, dance melodies and readings - performed in Elizabethan costume.

Includes music by Byrd, Gibbons, Lawes, Locke, Peerson, and Purcell.


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  • festival Octagon Music Society
  • date Sun 24 November 2024
  • location Clarendon Muse, Watford
  • time 4:00pm
  • ticket £20 (under 26 free)
  • 1 other performance

Full Event Details

A seasonal programme following the calendar from Advent to Candlemas, showing how Christmas was celebrated, banned and restored in 17th Century England.

Music, Words and Song for Christmas. Carols, ballads, consort music, lutesongs, dance melodies and readings - performed in Elizabethan costume.

Includes music by Byrd, Gibbons, Lawes, Locke, Peerson, and Purcell.

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Location

Clarendon Muse, Watford
The Clarendon Muse, Watford, WD18 7JA

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