Upcoming gigs
We are taking a little break for the next two months to start working on new songs and continue recording the next CD, we will keep you update
See Photo Gallery for some photos at the Brookfield Vineyard gig
Upcoming gigs July 12th & 13th Abbey Medieval Tournament, Brisbane
Well what can we say; the Abbey Medieval Tournament was what we expected and much more. Featuring the Knights Orders, the Gypsies, the Moors and all the craft, music and dance of the dark ages. We met other wonderful bands, and at the moment we are using all our charm to convince then to come to Tasmania!. Go to the Abbey photo Gallery to see photos of all the revelry.
We also found this video in youtube! Check it out Tourdion at Abbey
About the Band
Harlequin is a five piece medieval band from Tasmania, which play music from the 12th to the 16th Century. Harlequin covers a vide range of medieval styles, from religious “cantigas” to secular tunes from the troubadours. Its selection of music spans from Spain to Italy, making the repertoire very diverse and colourful, with energetic tunes, vocals, percussion, dance and much more. Always dressed in medieval gowns, Harlequin take its audience back in time, with instruments from the middle-age era, such as the Hurdy-gurdy, Bass Moraharpa ( keyed fiddle ), Symphony (medieval HurdyGurdy) Citole,Ud, Shawm and Vielle ( medieval fiddle ) most made by members of the band, Graeme McCormack and Harry Wass. The music performed is the result of centuries of influence from all around Europe and North Africa, which implies a beautiful assortment of sounds and dynamics in space as well as in time.
Who is Harlequin
Harry Wass (Moraharpa, Vielle, Ud, Hurdy-Gurdy) View medieval instruments by Harry Wass
Tenille Plummer (Wistle, Shawm, Citole, Symphony)
Graeme McCormack (Hurdy-Gurdy, Symphony, Citole) AntiQuated Strings - Graeme McCormack
Nick Glade-Wright ( Durabukka, Djembe, Percussion )
Joana Cubillos (Vocals, Percussion)
About the Instruments ( in preparation, detailed photos coming soon! )
Hurdy Gurdy c1700 by Graeme McCormack
Symphonie { medieval Hurdy Gurdy } c1200 by Greame McCormack {sassafras & king william pine}
Symphonie c1200 by Harry Wass { Huon pine & Mrytle }
Symphonie c1200 by Harry Wass { tasmanian Mrytle & king william pine }
Moraharpa { keyed fiddle } c1350 by Harry Wass { blackwood, Mrytle & King william pine }
Vielle { Medieval fiddle} c1300 by Harry wass { Mrytle & king william pine }
Vielle c1400 by Harry wass { Mrytle & king william pine }
Citole c1300 by Harry wass { Sassafras & king william pine }
Shawms c1300 by Griffdabelle { Germany Maple }
Whistles c1300
Darabukka by Marcus Tatton
Djembe
Bombo { sidedrum }
Assorted percussion
Some of Harlequins music
Harlequin plays tunes and song from the 12th to the 15th century. Here is an small preview of what willl be in our next CD.
Natali Regis Glorie, 12th C Anon, Italy
You can also see a clip of Harlequin at Brookfield and the Medieval Ball (curtesy of Mike Rain)
Contact Harlequin
Links
Check other forthcoming events
Check out last year bands at Cygnet
