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A Brief History of Music

‘A Brief History of Music’ features an array of instruments such as cittern, rauschpfeife and virginal – and that is just counting the first 100 years!

Beginning in the Middle Ages, ending up in the 20th century (and incorporating everything in between!) this fun and fast-moving show is a whistle-stop tour of Western musical history. Featuring long forgotten songs and tunes (not to mention jokes!) GreenMatthews paint a vibrant and vivid picture of our musical DNA, mixing the familiar and the obscure, the raucous and the reflective and the courtly and the commonplace. The show combines the vigour of the medieval period, the musical intricacy of the Renaissance, the grandeur of the Baroque and the pomp and bombast of Victoriana. Add to that the wit of Blackadder and 1066 And All That and the stage is set for a veritable musical feast!

Cerin Mills, Live Events Programmer at Arts Alive said, “This is a really fun and fast-moving show which paints a vibrant and vivid picture of our musical DNA. The show combines the vigour of the medieval period, the musical intricacy of the Renaissance, the grandeur of the Baroque and the pomp and bombast of Victoriana. They mix long forgotten songs with Blackadder style humour, to set the stage for a veritable musical feast! “We have secured a stunning outdoor setting for the show at Michaelchurch Court. The audience is encouraged to bring folding chairs, blankets and picnics, which we think will make this open air show really special and memorable”

Tickets are priced at £12 for adults, £6 for children and £30 for families.

The show is suitable for ages 8+.

Tickets can be purchased by visiting artsalive.co.uk or by calling 01981 510116.

This will be an outdoor Covid safe performance and audience members are encouraged to bring their own blankets and refreshments, as they will not be available from the venue on the night.

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09Jul 21This event has passed

Fees & Tickets

£12.00

£12 for adults, £6 for children and £30 for families.

Event Location

Michaelchurch CourtMichaelchurch Escley, Hereford HR2 0JR

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