This collection of pastoral music from Medieval and Renaissance periods and European folk tradition celebrates nature and the celebratory aspects of festive occasions. Listen to traditional music from across Europe played on a variety of authentic instruments from the period.

Track Listing

1. Estonian Dance Tune (Estonian traditional)
2. Pastorella (Anon 16th Century)
3. Nobilis Humilis (Orkney Isles (12th Century)
4. La Rotta (Italian 14th Century)
5. A Virgen (Alfonso el Sabio 1221-1284)   Hear sample
6. Lou Fustie (Provencale traditional)
7. Complainte de la Blanche Biche (Breton traditional
8. Personent Hodie (Piae Cantiones 1582)   Hear sample
9. Amoroso (Italian 16th Century)
10. Pastime with Good Company (Henry VIII 1491-1547)
11. The King's Mistress (Anon 1624)
12. Washerwoman's Brawl (Arbeau 1589)
13. Frog Galliard (John Downland 1562-1626)
14. Springtanz (Michael Praetorius 1571=1621)
15. Down in Yon Forest (English traditional)
16. Song of the Water Kelpie (Manx traditional)   Hear sample
17. Fanfare/Le Pistolet (michel Corrette 1789)
18. The Sheep in the Snow (Manx traditional)
19. The Raven (Icelandic traditional)
20. The Turtle Dove (English traditional)
21. Rogativa /Villancico (Gallician traditional)
22. Una Noite/O Cego (Gallician traditional)   Hear sample
23. Laride 6 Temps/Son ar Chistr (Breton traditional)
24. Ar Baradoz (Breton traditional)
25. Patapan (French traditional)
26. Sheebeg and Sheemore (O'Carolan 1670-1738)   Hear sample

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