A musical celebration of May Day, set in 16th-century Italy with echoes from the songs and masquerades of Carnival. The character of Colombina, written by Michelene Wandor and played by Fiona Shaw, weaves in and out of the revellers, a spectator and yet a participant.
Linda Hurst (mezzo) John Potter and Mark Padmore (tenors)
Musica Antiqua of London/Philip Thorby