Joelen Griffith | Scott Baker
Chiaroscuro
Lute songs of the Mediterranean

To help audiences experience how the Mediterranean Sea was a hub of cultural exchange throughout the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, this concert will take us through a wealth of songs in different languages, highlighting common themes, sounds and styles.
Early Voices/Lleisiau Cynnar
Sat, 10 May 2025
St Illtud’s Church, Llantwit Major
2:00pm
£12 (under 16 free)
Full Event Details
The Cardiff-based duo will start our festival’s second day with this atmospheric concert of Renaissance music. Joelene’s wonderful soprano voice will be complemented by Scott’s lute in this exciting programme of French, Italian and Spanish songs.
To help audiences experience how the Mediterranean Sea was a hub of cultural exchange throughout the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, this concert will take us through a wealth of songs in different languages, highlighting common themes, sounds and styles.
Venue Details & Map
Location
St Illtud’s Church, Llantwit Major
Church Ln, Llantwit Major, CF61 1SH
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