Saturday 4 July 10.30am – c.11.30am | NCEM, St Margaret’s Church
Tickets: Unreserved seating £15
Free for Friends and Patrons – please do book in advance

Serenade for Isabella: The Casanatense Chansonnier was a wedding gift for the renowned Isabella d’Este in Ferrara in 1492 but also served as a repertoire book for her piffari, or court wind-players. The Festival’s Ensemble in Residence, [hanse]Pfeyffery, perform works from the Chansonnier based on vocal originals by the likes of Dufay, Agricola and Josquin, alongside instrumentally conceived pieces from Southern Germany, reflecting the powerful cultural exchanges that occurred at the Italian courts, and which created a new secular repertory that would become widely popular across Europe.

Friends of the Festival enjoy priority booking and discounted tickets but perhaps more importantly, opportunities to meet with artists and like-minded individuals. Join us today to meet this young ensemble alongside fellow Friends over a relaxing coffee & cake. For details of how to support the Festival into the future, please visit ncem.co.uk/support

For any access requirements please email the Box Office on boxoffice@ncem.co.uk or leave a note on your booking.

Please note there is a £1.50 administration fee per transaction.