Blondel

Gives chatty, entertaining and spirited performances of Medieval and Renaissance wind music on original instruments, in costume or in modern concert dress according to the occasion.

We can provide historically accurate medieval, renaissance and early baroque music for weddings, parties, feasts and corporate events. Past performances include concerts in the Cheltenham Festival (broadcast live by the BBC) Cambridge Early Music, King’s Lynn Festival, Beaminster Festival, Leeds International Medieval Congress, the Wimbledon International Music Festival, Barnes Music Festival, Medieval Music in the Dales, Totnes Early Music Society, and the Worcester Early Music Festival.

We have provided outdoor entertainment for Hampton Court, Hedingham Castle and as members of the International Guild of Town Pipers Guild in Den Bosch and King’s Lynn.

We perform music from 1200-1680 on original instruments.

We have a vast repertoire under our fingers, and are happy to develop tailor-made programmes for specific events. We have a range of pre-existing programmes and set lists: Music from Tudor England Music for Christmas and New Year (medieval and later) Dance music across the ages Spring Music, Spanish music from the age of Columbus.

Music Type:

Covers of well known songs

Original music

Live Music

Main Music Style:

Medieval – Historical – Tudor

All Music Styles:

Medieval – Historical – Tudor

Performance language(s):

English

Size options:

3, 4, 5, 6, 7 musician(s)

Vocal options:

No Singing (Instrumental Music)

Instrument options:

Bagpipe, Traditional – Historical Instruments