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Presentation
Bisclavret
Ada Community Library and Esther Simplot Performing Arts Academy (2008)
  • Linda Marie Zaerr
  • Corey McKnight
  • Gail Vaughan
  • Aage Nielsen
Abstract
The 12the century lai Bisclavret (The Werewolf) will be performed in dramatic narrative and period instrument performance by Boise’s new interdisciplinary Medieval performance group, Virelai des Bois. Bisclavret (The Werewolf) is a lai (poetic narrative used by Northern French poets and storytellers) by 12th century author Marie de France. The story will be told in Middle and Modern English narrative with music on period instruments such as the doucaine (Medieval double reed instrument), vielle (Medieval fiddle) and recorder with countertenor voice.
Publication Date
April 18, 2008
Citation Information
Linda Marie Zaerr, Corey McKnight, Gail Vaughan and Aage Nielsen. "Bisclavret" Ada Community Library and Esther Simplot Performing Arts Academy (2008)
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/lindamarie_zaerr/27/