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A society for those interested in strange and ancient instruments. Forum and performing group.

London
Joined January 2013
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Three more concerts today as part of our fabulous festival, music and dancing from The Society of Strange & Ancient Instruments, harpsichord heaven with @devinemusicman & @RobinBigwood & at last we welcome @RachPodger live streaming @ 7.30pm @BBCRadio3 @theyorkmix @VisitYork
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We had a ball. @yorkearlymusic Wonderful to be included in your fabulous festival. Thank you.
Almost impossible to put into words how brilliant The Trumpet Marine Project concert by The Society of Strange & Ancient Instruments was today, history, dancing & of course the amazing music with a new composition @Con_Liam_nery. Bravo & thanks to everyone @BBCInTune @BBCRadio3
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Really super craftsmanship! @SSAI13 – at East, England
Introducing...The Vielle - a quick look at this fascinating instrument! Why not explore this instrument more with our new tutor book with free audio! #vielle #tutor #learnanewinstrument #earlymusic - mailchi.mp/earlymusicshop/in…
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“Don’t you see? We’re actors - we’re the opposite of people!” This weekend #TomStoppard’s Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead @BBCRadio4 stars @realmatbaynton #AndrewBuchan #TobyJones with music from The Society of Strange & Ancient Instruments @SSAI13 bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0003sm…
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Lovely day of trumpet marine worship @echard_jp. Can't wait to have our reconstruction. #trumpetmarine #trombamarina
Le luthier Shem Mackey et la musicienne Clare Salaman, fondatrice de la #SocietyofStrangeandAncientInstruments @SSAI13 étudient une trompette marine du #Muséedelamusique pour fabrication d'un fac-simile. Conservateur : @echard_jp Colorant : aucun.
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So fun and THANK YOU!! Here's to more wassailing in 2019!
That was FUN! Thanks to @The_Globe and our pals @SSAI13 for a great few days wassailing ❄️🍺👑🕺🏻💃🏼🎄
Our new CD THE LONGEST NIGHT includes lots of music perfect for midwinter. Shop now on CD or download. strangeandancientinstruments… #CDrelease #Hardangerfiddle #nyckelharpa #midwinter
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Our latest newsletter about our new CD and performances at Shakespeare's Globe. Read here: bit.ly/2Qefnb8 or sign up here: bit.ly/2xrTtbm #newCD #Hardangerfiddle #nyckelharpa #traditions #midwinter
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NEW CD RELEASE The Longest Night explores Scandinavian midwinter traditions including traditional Norwegian songs, Irish jigs and Playford dances. Shop now on CD or download. strangeandancientinstruments… #newCD #Hardangerfiddle #nyckelharpa #traditions #midwinter
Looking forward to this. Winter Wassail, coming soon to @The_Globe - with Steven Player @ecse1610 and us! Book now at shakespearesglobe.com/whats-…
We can't wait!
The wonderful Society of Strange and Ancient Instruments (@SSAI13) are at Lakeside this Thursday! Performing music inspired by Francis Bacon's investigations into the properties of sound, and played on extraordinary instruments with a modern twist. ow.ly/mowH30mvRmB
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The Society of Strange and Ancient Instruments is looking for new trustees! More info in our latest newsletter bit.ly/2O9yNId
Fancy becoming a trustee of The Society of Strange and Ancient Instruments? Read all about it in our latest newsletter bit.ly/2O9yNId
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Fancy becoming a trustee of The Society of Strange and Ancient Instruments? Read all about it in our latest newsletter bit.ly/2O9yNId
A review of our celebration of all things angelic in the wonderful #breconbaroquefestival with @claresalaman @clarasanabras , Joy Smith and Peter McCarthy. walesartsreview.org/live-bre…
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One of many ways to sport a tote bag (and persuade people to buy them). #breconbaroquefestival #ministryofangels
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It's finished! New experimental #trumpetmarine #trombamarina by Shem Mackey. Inspired by a new 17thc source and the desire to find out as much as possible about this amazing instrument.
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Trumpet marine joy at the @HornimanMuseum. Intriguing harp body, 'spike' and canine head. #trumpetmarine #trombamarina
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Our @ace_national grant application was successful! Thankful and excited. Special thanks to @LouiseCleverdon and @clarenorburn for your support and counsel.
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