Cecil Sharp Anniversary Concert


Theale Village Hall nr Wedmore

Music

24th May 2024 - 24th May 2024

UNTIL Friday 24th May

Cecil Sharp Anniversary Concert

At the turn of the 20th century Cecil Sharp began on his journey, here in Somerset, collecting traditional songs and tunes. As well as meeting musicians and noting folk dances he is said to have collected over 1500 songs and tunes in England over 3000 in three trips to the Appalachian mountains in America.

As well as writing down the words and music he heard, he photographed many of the performers most of whom who were ordinary working people, shepherds, sailors, factory girls, farmworkers, as well as inmates of the Victorian workhouse.

Seven Somerset musicians and singers will give a flavour of the material he found, along with a slide show of photographs from the time and a commentary by Chris Storie local Cecil Sharp enthusiast.

Tickets £10 limited in advance tel 01749670212 or 07855297861 Bar Proceeds to go towards the renovation of Theale Village Hall

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