Description
Country dance tunes, improvisations & shape note hymns. Hesperus has performed throughout the United States, Southeast Asia, Latin America and Europe and have collected numerous awards.
"The ultimate crossover group... a post-modern medley of fun". The Arizona Star.
Best classical recording award. (WAMMIE Award).
Spirited sounds from early America including English, Scottish, French, Appalachian tunes and shape-note hymns.
Tina Chancey (Viola da Gamba, Baroque Violin & Recorders), Mark Cudek (Cittern, Baroque Guitar, Viola Da Gambas & Recorders), Scott Reiss (Recorders, Hammered Dulcimer & Flageolet).
Madison's Whim; Bobbing Joe Medley; Cuckolds All In A Row; Captain Kidd; A Sett Of Hornpipes; Butter'd Peas; Daphne; La Poulle; Childgrove; Spirit of Gambo; Portsmouth; Argeers; Daniel Purcell's Ground; New Jersey; John Come Kiss Me Now; Rockbridge; A Set Of Jiggs; Scotch Cap; The Merrry Milkmaids; The President's March; The Swallow; Johnny Cock Thy Beaver.