Fishguard and West Wales International Music Festival

Saturday 11th September 2021, 2pm

Throughout the ages, music and magic have been intrinsically linked. Featuring music by Tartini, JS Bach and Hildegard von Bingen, alongside renaissance consort music and contemporary works, this family-friendly performance explores the historic relationship between music and the magical spectrum: including elements of mathematics, philosophy, nature, religion and the occult.

Palisander will also be giving workshops in local schools, supported by Ty Cerdd/Music Centre Wales

Theatr Gwaun, West St, Fishguard, SA65 9AD

You Make me Feel Like Dancing

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Monday 20th September 2021, 1.05pm

The natural impulse to move our body to music has been documented as far back as our ancestors' ancestors. Throughout history, humans have danced to celebrate, to heal, to bond, to entertain, to exercise and above all, for fun! In this programme, Palisander present bespoke sets of dances from history, using a huge array of recorders, from15cm to 2m in size, and including music spanning more than 1000 years. 

Alongside the premiere of the two winning pieces inspired by dance, as a part of the National Centre for Early Music & BBC Radio 3 Young Composer's Award 2021, you will hear exotic traditional dances of the Mediterranean; a historic Queen of England’s pre-breakfast dance work out, and even dances performed as a historical antidote to a spider’s poison!

Double, Double Toil and Trouble - Practical workshop for recorder players  

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Friday 24th September 2021, 6pm (ONLINE - via Zoom)

Palisander is renowned for its high quality, imaginative education work. Pitched for intermediate recorder players, this practical Zoom workshop will cover the three main genres of recorder playing: Renaissance, Baroque & Modern. Sheet music will be sent in advance and the pieces will then feature in the show in a ‘play along’ format, for you to join in with from home! (Please see accompanying event, below)

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Supported by the Continuo Foundation

Double, Double Toil and Trouble - Online Show  

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Friday 24th September 2021, 7.30pm (ONLINE - available for 24 hours)

Throughout the ages, music and magic have been intrinsically linked. Join award-winning recorder quartet Palisander, for a theatrical, multimedia performance. Featuring music by Tartini, JS Bach and Hildegard von Bingen, alongside renaissance consort music and contemporary works, the performance explores the historic relationship between music and the magical spectrum: including elements of mathematics, philosophy, nature, religion and the occult. Historical accounts and medieval spells are paired with sensitive visual projections and choreography for a unique event, not to be missed!

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Supported by the Continuo Foundation

Double, Double Toil and Trouble - Practical workshop for recorder players  

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Sunday 26th September 2021, 2.30pm (ONLINE - via Zoom)

Palisander is renowned for its high quality, imaginative education work. Pitched for intermediate recorder players, this practical Zoom workshop will cover the three main genres of recorder playing: Renaissance, Baroque & Modern. Sheet music will be sent in advance and the pieces will then feature in the show in a ‘play along’ format, for you to join in with from home! (Please see accompanying event, below)

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Supported by the Continuo Foundation

Double, Double Toil and Trouble - Online Show  

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Sunday 26th September 2021, 4pm (ONLINE - available for 24 hours)

Throughout the ages, music and magic have been intrinsically linked. Join award-winning recorder quartet Palisander, for a theatrical, multimedia performance. Featuring music by Tartini, JS Bach and Hildegard von Bingen, alongside renaissance consort music and contemporary works, the performance explores the historic relationship between music and the magical spectrum: including elements of mathematics, philosophy, nature, religion and the occult. Historical accounts and medieval spells are paired with sensitive visual projections and choreography for a unique event, not to be missed!

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Supported by the Continuo Foundation

Recorder Revolution!  

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Sunday 3rd October 2021, 11am

The recorder has a rich history brought to life by Palisander in Recorder Revolution! - an inspiring interactive concert for all the family! You will meet an amazing array of recorders from 15cm to 2M tall, and hear music spanning more than 1000 years. It includes familiar classics, alongside exotic dances from the ancient Mediterranean, music used to cure poisonous spider bites and surprising contemporary techniques! 

There will be many moments for families to join in with the music making from the comfort of their seats, as well as learning all about Palisander's collection of instruments and huge variety of repertoire. 

Salle Polyvalente, Ambronay, France