The Alehouse Sessions
A joyful celebration of 17th-century folk music, fiddle tunes, drinking songs and sea shanties, brought vividly to life by virtuoso musicians Bjarte Eike and Barokksolistene.
The exotic musical sound-world of 17th-century London is brought vividly to life by one of the world's most dynamic and virtuosic performing groups - Bjarte Eike and Barokksolistene - plus a cameo appearance by celebrated soprano Mary Bevan.
Beauty, improvisation, melancholy, bawdiness - Purcell, Playford and their European contemporaries bang heads with ballads, ditties, elegies, sea-shanties and folk song. Along with a variety of classical stringed instruments, their own arrangements delight us in a joyful mix of vocals, percussion, harmonium, guitar, charango and storytelling.
Filmed on location in one of London's oldest taverns, The George Inn, Southwark.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Music Director | Bjarte Eike |
| Music Group | Barokksolistene |
| Director | Dominic Best |
| Production Company | Ad Lib Productions Ltd |
Broadcast
- Sun 23 Apr 2023 21:00
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