Songs for these Distracted Times

Curated by Christopher Bucknall, this programme turns to music born out of one of England's most turbulent chapters. In the upheaval of the Civil War, composers and poets found in song, for voices and instruments, a means of reflection, solace, and escape. Their music speaks with a remarkable intimacy across the centuries. Programme Suite for Violin, Bass Violin and Organ in A minor - William Lawes I Rise and Grieve - Henry Lawes Slide Soft you silver floods - Henry Lawes A Sad Pavan for these distracted times - Thomas Tomkins Pavan in C minor - Robert Johnson Sweet Stay a While - Henry Lawes Suite for Bass Viol - Tobias Hume Variations on John Come Kiss - Thomas Baltzar No more shall meads