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Singe Ye Yule – A Musical Portrait of a Medieval Christmas
December 10, 2018 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Singe Ye Yule – A Musical Portrait of a Medieval Christmas
A lecture by Sarah Deere-Jones
Using illustrations from illuminated manuscripts, readings from literature and contemporary accounts, and the haunting songs and lively dance tunes of medieval England, Sarah brings alive the spirit of a Medieval Christmas, a time of joy and celebration for some, but hardship and suffering for others. With extracts from literature and manorial household accounts, she pieces together life in a medieval manor house at Yuletide. In addition to her
reproduction medieval harps, she adds the plucked psaltery, hurdy-gurdy, hammered dulcimer, and gemshorn to the musical mix, performing carols, music and readings for an atmospheric and musical seasonal celebration
Followed by the Christmas party please note – no visitors to this lecture