Saturday 3rd June 2006
The Elizabethan Evening was attended by 80 people who were entertained by Piva, playing a range of English dance and court music from the late 16th and early 17th Centuries. They played on a variety of instruments ranging from the delicate sounds of a consort of large recorders to English bagpipes, and renaissance fiddle to violone (the Renaissance version of a Double Bass). Sackbutts, Curtals, Crumhorns and Hurdy Gurdys were also put through their paces to keep the variety going throughout the concert.
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Food prepared by Paul and Denise from the Kings Arms was served in the interval. Some fine cheeses and pies were to be had, as anyone who has been to the pub in the village would have expected.
At the end of the evening a call for dancers was made and nearly 40 people jumped up and danced some renaissance dances with instruction from Piva's Eric Moulder. Everyone threw themselves into this part of the evening and made a grand finale to the concert.
Many thanks to all who helped organise the event which will see over £200 added to the Joymead coffers in addition to a grand evening being had by all. Thanks from the band for all the generous comments made by the audience and for us it was a gig to remember for many years to come.
For more information about the Group, click www.piva.org.uk
