Songs and Stories with Renaissance Lute
The riddle in the Arthurian legend, Dame Ragnall, asks, "What do women desire most?" Thousands of years later, the answer remains the same. It is revealed in our performance. Story allows us to reflect on values, culture, and to pass on traditions. The listeners make new choices while taking the journey into their imagination. Songs and tales of mythical creatures, faerie magic, clever maidens and pirates are presented in authentic Renaissance costume. Dan Marcotte and Judith Heineman beautifully meld music and stories from the days of King Arthur and Robin Hood. Daniel also sings lute songs and ballads of the Renaissance, and discusses the role of the bard throughout early modern Europe.
Daniel Marcotte holds a BM in Voice Performance from Illinois Wesleyan and an MA in Musicology and Certificate in Early Music from Florida State University. He is currently the Music Director of the Bristol Renaissance Faire and teacher of voice and music theory.
Watch video of Judith Heineman and Daniel Marcotte performing "Grimm's Grimmest: The Darker Side of Traditional Fairy Tales."
