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Minstrels
Gallery are a group of musicians and players specialising in music and
entertainment from the Medieval and Elizabethan periods.
They play on a wide range of fascinating instruments including Lute,
Crumhorn, Flute, Racket, Shawm, Psaltery, and of course the Nakers - it
is a double drum, honest !
They not only play music, they can also entertain with a combination of
comic verse, juggling competitions, tests of strength and all manner of
courtly fun.
They perform anything from gentle background music to lively dance tunes, lyrical ballads to
mellifluous madrigals, creating a tapestry of sound that adds just the right atmosphere to any occasion.
A
wedding reception with a Medieval or Elizabethan theme is the perfect
way to celebrate the event with just the right balance of grace and
informality. They can also provide music and song for the marriage
service.
Minstrels Gallery can provide an interesting alternative when you are
looking for background music. We are all used to seeing the piano
player, string quartet or jazz trio in the corner but what about an act
with a real difference. Playing upon Lute, Flute, Crumhorn, Recorder,
Psaltery, Tabor and many more unusual instruments along with their
singing of Madrigals, Ballads & Ayres will create a beautiful
musical tapestry for any event.
They can also provide "aperitif" music to hotel guests before dinner and once again the novelty of
their music proves very popular.
Minstrels Gallery are available to provide incidental music for period plays, TV and film.
They will appear in authentic period costume and perform music from circa1200 to 1650 as required.
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