Banquo Folk Ensemble

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Sunday, February 26th, 2017
7:30 PM

Banquo Folk Ensemble -- comprising Lael Whitehead, Bill Jamieson and siblings Eric and Amy Reiswig -- is a multi-instrumental acoustic group from Victoria, BC. Formed in 1998, Banquo started out playing primarily Irish traditional music but soon wanted to explore a fusion with early music, leading to a dramatic expansion in vision and repertoire.

Banquo's varied repertoire means an equally varied set of instruments. With a rather exotic complement of over 20 instruments at their disposal, this ensemble features several voices as well as cittern, hurdy gurdy, shawm, vielle, crumhorn, mandolin, recorders, and many more. Banquo also sings in several languages, including English, Breton French, Irish, and Latin.

Often incorporating historical costuming, poetry and other theatrical elements, Banquo strives to showcase wonderful ancient music by transporting listeners back to a simpler time with music for every occasion, whether it be celebrating, lamenting, dancing or drinking.