Dante Ferrara – Medieval Musician
Category: Medieval Entertainment
Strolls.... in stunning 16th century costume.
Sings.... romantic and bawdy songs in a variety of languages.
Plays.... a dazzling array of beautiful perfio instruments.
Covers.... all types of Elizabethan entertainment as a soloist or with a package of diverse performers.
Dante Ferrara is a unique performer and entertainer - an Elizabethan minstrel who travels extensively throughout the UK performing for weddings, corporate events and festivals, dressed in stunning costumes, typical of a court musician of the 1580's.
A professional since 1984, Dante Ferrara is now established in countless historical venues as a unique soloist, offering a pretigious package to maek your event truly memorable.
Unique: * for his selection of instruments, there is no other in the Uk who uses this combination, all faithfully copies of originals.
* for the quality of his costumes, all exquisitely hand-make in various colours.
* in his presentation, strolling, mingling and entertaining guests with wit & banter in no of languages.
* for his one-man package of entertainment including: - processional music - gentle background music - romantic and risque ballads - lively dance tunes
Professional: * in his ability to choose and suggest the correct music to suit each occasion.
* experienced in planning events and consulting with clients,liasing with venues,agents and organisers.
* in his approach to a whole event, either as a soloist or with a group of entertainers.
The Instruments include: * Hurdy-Gurdy * Lute * Cittern * English Bagpipes * Colascione * Voice
Testimonals:
'bloody 'ell, you really can play that thing!'...... Bill Wyman
'I really like your music'...... Meatloaf
'exciting'.......HRH the Prince Andrew
'handsome & charming'......Mrs Ferrara
Hurdy Gurdy
Lute
Colascione
Cittern
English Bagpipes