Hi
I live in Montreal and play Medieval and Renaissance music. Had a
medieval music group for 15 years or so, and frankly I got tired of
dressing up and going to medieval fairs and banquets, where no-one
really cares about real medieval music, and just wants background
noise. Most people who go to these fairs and banquets have no clue as
to what medieval music is, and want everyhing from Thoineau Arbault
Bransle des Chevaux to Lorrena McKennit celtic music. They have no
clue about Cantigas de Santa Maria, Trouvere and troubadour music, and
never mind if you should even attempt to play some Trecento music.
I now only play in concert situations, and organize workshops together
with a bunch of friends, to educate the people.. and I no longer dress
up..
Back in university some 40 years ago, it was fun to go play in medieval
and renaissance banquets.. no longer is the case for me
Bruno
2018-01-03 11:46 GMT-05:00 Samuel Lawson <[1][email protected]>:
Hallo, Tristan et al.
I play a 16th-century-style 8-course lute.
I live in Indianapolis, IN, USA. My wife and I perform at
some renaissance faires [sic] and Scottish Highland games.
While Renaissance Faire music tends toward novelty songs, I
am adamant on including a handful of John Dowland,
Pickeringe, and some tunes from the Scottish lutebooks
Straloch and Rowallan.
I am also called upon for the occasional wedding and school
events.
Cheers,
Samuel J. Lawson
On Wed, 3 Jan 2018, Tristan von Neumann wrote:
Date: Wed, 3 Jan 2018 14:41:57 +0100
From: Tristan von Neumann <[2][email protected]>
To: lutelist Net <[3][email protected]>
Subject: [LUTE] Early Music life
Happy New Year to all who are on the European calendar.
Here's one question - is there any noticeable Early Music life going
on in your
neighborhood, besides the 19th/20th century concert context (which I
always find
a bit awkward)?
Ever heard of a bar where there are Early Music jam sessions?
Have you ever seen Early music picknicks in the park or in the
woods?
Do you play table music at your own private dinner parties?
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Cheers,
Samuel J. Lawson, FSA Scot
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