Florilegium

Songs of Medieval England from 1150 to 1300

The musical traditions of the British Isles during the Middle Ages were a cultural tapestry shaped by various continental trends. Influenced by papal authority and the Viking and Norman invasions, English songs embraced a heritage of Latin, English and Anglo-Norman French. The songs presented in the program offer a rare glimpse into the vibrant musical culture in the British isles from 1150 to 1300. The influence of Celtic folk songs and dances, troubadour music, and plainchant is evident in these pieces, which often employ themes of nature and allegory. 

COMTESSA

Len Torrie : voix, citole

Maria Gajraj : organetto, percussion

Isabelle Douailly-Backman : direction, vielle