A Brief History of Music sees 2 acclaimed musicians discover music through the ages

The latest show from acclaimed musicians Chris Green and Sophie Matthews, A Brief History of Music is coming to Norden Farm Centre for the Arts and takes in 600 years of musical history in 90 minutes.

What will happen in A Brief History of Music?

Beginning in the Middle Ages and ending up in the 20^th century, and incorporating everything in between, this fun and fast-moving show is a whistle-stop tour of Western musical history.

The evening features long forgotten songs and tunes, as well as jokes.

Chris and Sophie say they aim to paint a vibrant and vivid picture of our musical DNA, mixing the familiar and the obscure, the raucous and the reflective and the courtly and the commonplace.

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The show combines the vigour of the medieval period, the musical intricacy of the Renaissance, the grandeur of the Baroque and the pomp and bombast of Victoriana. Add to that the wit of Blackadder and the stage is set for a veritable musical feast.

Complete with a bewildering array of instruments such as cittern, rauschpfeife and virginal (and that’s just the first 100 years!), A Brief History of Music uses tunes, songs and humour to take you on a musical journey from which you won’t want to return.

Who are Chris Green and Sophie Matthews, who organise A Brief History of Music?

Chris and Sophie have been providing period-specific music for the heritage sector in the UK and throughout Europe since 2011.

They are first-call musicians for English Heritage and have worked for The National Trust, Warwick Castle, The British Library and more.

They have also provided period music for film and TV including BBC’s Poldark and Netflix’s Bridgerton.

When and where can I see A Brief History of Music?

A Brief History of Music is at Norden Farm Centre for the Arts on Thursday 27 February at 8pm. Tickets are £16.

They are are available from the Box Office on 01628 788997 or online at

For more details, log on to A Brief History of Music’s website: www.greenmatthews.co.uk