In medieval times, as always, music followed the money. In the 13th century that meant Paris, the thriving centre of the French kingdom. The old Roman city, with its thronged medieval timber streets, ...
Lucie Skeaping presents recordings of music by the 13th-century European composer Perotin, including performances by the Hilliard Ensemble, The Orlando Consort and Ensemble Organum. Probably French in ...
The Hilliard Ensemble is renowned for their performances of early music. This is REALLY early music, from the year 1198. Hilliard founding member David James speaks with Fred, and the group sings ...