Trobár – Arizona Early Music Ensemble – A Benderly Concert Event

“Songbook for a King” performed by Allison Monroe (vielle, rebec, psaltery, voice), Karin Weston (voice, flute), Sian Ricketts (recorders, reeds, bagpipes, voice) and Nathan Dougherty (voice).

Trobár presents the story of a lavish thirteenth-century anthology of French music, known today as the “Manuscrit du Roi.” The diversity of its content makes it unique for its time, containing sacred and secular songs, vocal and instrumental pieces, works in three languages, and sixty-two miniature artworks. While much of its history remains murky, the manuscript itself gives clues as to why it was created and what it was originally intended to be, as well as what happened to it later. Enjoy the music and images from and learn the history of a songbook fit for a king!

Prepaid admission is $30 – adult or $15 – student. You can pay online until noon on the day of the concert (using your preferred credit/debit card or PayPal) or by sending a check to SCFPA PO Box 875, Patagonia AZ 85624. Tickets purchased at the door on the day of the concert are $35/$20  (if seats are available)