Across Europe in the 16th century, the Christmas season provided an opportunity for respite from the cold, dark winters with music, dancing, singing, revelry and feasting.

PIVA will be capturing a flavour of the past by playing and singing music of the period, on a range of period instruments – from loud and rousing rauschpfeife and bagpipes through to the sonorous cornett and deep consort recorders. The programme will consist of a mix of sacred and secular music as well as some seasonal songs. The evening will be a perfect way to drive away the cold, dark nights of winter and prepare you for the Christmas festivities.

For more information and ticket bookings, email frodshammusicandarts@musicinchester.co.uk.