The Field of Gold
T1915572868
Regal Music of England and France. In 1520 the courts of Henry VIII of England and Francois I of France held an elaborate diplomatic summit in an attempt to seal an alliance between the two nations. The royal retinues included the finest singers and composers of the day to supply music for the sumptuous banquets, dances, and tournaments, as well as a solemn Mass. The choirs of both kingdoms took turns singing their own native polyphony, the most engaging and sophisticated of the day, including works by Compere, Mouton, Fairfax and Cornysh.
Archive :: production:T1915572868, play:S1464713702, venue:V1231
Production details
Supported by Billetts. Running time 1 hour 25 minutes with no interval. The Temple Church. Covent Garden Festival, Box Office 020 7369 1793.
