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Idler Academy performance this Sunday, SOLD OUT. But you can become a subscriber and have your name printed on our debut album as well as be among the first to receive two CDs for the mere sum of £45! Click here for more details.
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The Society of Strange and Ancient Instruments was founded in 2010 to explore a repertoire that ranges from folk songs and earthy dances to high art music from the 18th century and before, as well as newly composed pieces. The members of The Society are all leaders in the fields of historical performance and traditional music with many years of performing and recording experience.



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THE MINISTRY OF ANGELS
touring 2012/13

With strange, ancient and ethereal instruments, long associated with angels, we present traditional tunes, dances, songs and refined instrumental music in celebration of these heavenly and occasionally diabolical beings.

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I attended your concert in Frome and thought is was just about the best concert I have gone to in years!
Audience member

Your music is such an antidote to the commercialism at present – it needs to be out in the world. Soul enriching. I can honestly say that I was so nourished by your music, there was an overriding sense of your love for it and refreshingly no egos to dominate the delivery – the best concert I’ve been to in years. I have been waxing lyrical to people I know ever since.
Audience member

Thank you for the fabulous concert last night, I don’t think I have heard such an effusive use of superlatives following such an event before! They loved it, as did we all!
Saffron van Zwanenberg, promoter

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