Daughters of Elvin were formed in 1996 with the aim of presenting early music in a new and exciting way and of reaching as diverse an audience as possible. Evoking the spirit of Medieval Europe with music, masks, dance and giant stilt puppets, they give powerful displays of colour, movement and sound. Based around carefully researched music, they bring to life images inspired by medieval paintings, carvings and literature and are equally at home at festivals, churches, art centres, street and outdoor events.
'A thoroughly entertaining evening' Andrew Benson Wilson, Early Music Review
'Excellent, utterly charming' Alan Lee, oscar winning Artistic Director, Lord of the Rings
'A pleasure to work with such consumate professionals' Production Team Channel 5 Celebrity Tudor Wedding
'Inspirational and different to anything the festival had witnessedThe medieval music and dance which they brought to the streets of the ancient city was unique and a huge hit' Waterford Spraoi, Ireland
NEW CD AVAILABLE NOW
'GALDRBOK', Medieval Songs of Love and Enchantment. A superb collection of 12th to 15th century European love songs and dances played on gothic harp, bass viol, hurdy gurdy, dulcimer, bagpipes, recorders and percussion with the beautiful voices of Jennie Cassidy and Sophie Brumfitt.
'GARDEN OF EARTHLY DELIGHTS', Daughters of Elvin's first CD recorded in 2001. Featuring songs from Medieval Europe with the beautiful voice of Jennie Cassidy accompanied by gothic harp, dulcimer and recorders and including wild, uptempo dances played on bagpipes, hurdy gurdy and Middle Eastern percussion - also includes some of the bands own compositions.
Garden of Earthly Delights also available as a download from Woven Wheat WhispersWe can also accept cheques for either CD sent to us by post. If you would prefer to pay this way then please contact us on myspace.
Photographs: thanks to Nick and Ann at spiderwoodimages and Brian Froud.
Masks by Katy Marchant except unicorn, bear and stilt dragon which are by Wendy Froud. Big thank you to Ken Lymer for designing the beautiful cover for Galdrbok
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