The Blue Heron Renaissance Choir - performance November 4, 2009

As a culmination to the Residency at tufts, Boston’s Blue Heron, directed by Scott Metcalfe, presents a sample of chansons from across the 15th century, by Du Fay, Binchois, Ockeghem, Busnoys, Morton, Frye and others. Five singers will be joined by three instrumentalists playing medieval fiddles and harps, douçaine (an early double reed instrument), and more. A significant portion of the repertoire will be drawn from the “Chansonnier cordiforme,” a lavishly illustrated and gilded heart-shaped songbook form the latter half of the century, a spectacular facsimile of which has recently been acquired by the Lilly Music Library. Tickets for the performance are $10 for the general public, free with Tufts ID (limit one per ID). Seating is general admission. Call 617.627.3679 to reserve your tickets now.

For more information:
www.tufts.edu/musiccenter
Granoff Music Center Box Office
Tel: 617.627.3679