Imagine that you have arrived at your relatives’ London house at some point in the mid-17th century. They had 12 days of revelry lined up with feasting, but more importantly lots of wonderful music – carols, raucous ballads, beautiful folk songs, and lively dances.

For this musical celebration of Christmas time, Siglo de Oro is joined by the wonderful Spinacino Consort. The concert features music by Byrd, Ravenscroft, Peerson, Playford, Dowland, and more!

Programme:
John Playford (collector) Granny’s Delight, arr. Spinacino Consort
Anonymous (English, 16th century) As I Outrode This Enderes Night
Thomas Ravenscroft Remember, O thou man
Traditional (Irish) The Darkest Night in December
Anonymous arr. Thomas Hamond Sweet Was the Song the Virgin Sang
John Playford (collector) Drive the Cold Winter Away, arr. Patrick Allies
William Byrd In Winter Cold
John Playford (collector) The Beggar Boy, arr. Spinacino Consort
Traditional (English) The Truth Sent From Above
Richard Smert (attrib.) Sir Christesmasse
John Playford (collector) Paul’s Wharf, arr. Spinacino Consort
Martin Peerson Upon My Lap My Soveraigne Sits
John Playford (collector) A Wassail Tune, arr. Spinacino Consort
Traditional (English) Hey for Christmas

Performers:
Siglo de Oro
Spinacino Consort
Patrick Allies director

This concert is generously supported by a grant from The Radcliffe Trust.