Some new light on old music

By jchappell

Compagnie Giulia are presenting Far Beyonden the Sea, a musical journey into medieval Europe and beyond, at 7.30pm tomorrow night at New Oriel Hall, Brookleaze Buildings, Larkhall, Bath.

This unique medieval band from south Devon bring the music of Chaucer's times into the 21st century in a captivating and vibrant evening of high energy music, tender love songs and improvisation.

Compagnie Giulia's five band members, including former ELO cello player Mike Edwards, combine their wealth of knowledge of the European and Levantine classical, early and folk traditions with instruments as varied as the bass viol, Greek bouzouki, Turkish saz and mandolin.

Tickets £8 available on the door or in advance from MIA Charity Shop, Victoria House, St Saviour's Road, Larkhall, Bath