The Alehouse Boys - Bjarte Eike and Barokksolistene - Play Henry Purcell

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Watch The Alehouse Boys - aka violinist Bjarte Eike
and Barokksolistene - play two tunes by Henry Purcell, Curtain Tune and Air from "The Fairy-Queen," and a Norwegian folk dance.
Barokksolistene:
Bjarte Eike, violin
Milos Valent, violin
Per T Buhre, viola/vocals
Thomas Guthrie, vocals/violin
Johannes Lundberg, bass
Fredrik Bock, guitar/charango
Steven Player, guitar/dance
Hans Knut Sveen, harmonium
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[@smpst32]

LOVE this. Thank you for putting the "bar" back in Baroque. Methinks ole' Henry would've loved it.

[@bluebirdjulez]

Saw these guys tonight. They were superb! I watch a lot of live music, and I can hands down say that this was one of the best evenings entertainment I've had for years. Go see them!

[@brocanova]

Julez Ling Yeah, the Bristol gig was just awesome!!! Those guys are so fun - and totally are 150% with an audience. Oh, yes, and Steven Player kissed my forehead when he mistook me for his Captain. Hilarious! And wet.

[@awiggins7031]

What a talented group! Excellent performance!

[@davidhorkan1868]

Nice dancing, nice playing, and so much fun.

[@user-lc1wk5dh5h]

There is a full recital on bbc I player it’s absolutely gorgeous, magic

[@mailiheie2327]

Ich liebe es!

[@davidwright8665]

🎉😊🎉😊🎉

[@alexdesslin]

superbe ! quel tonus ! le jeu de basse est au max !

[@gayeturner1721]

Great stuff - love it!

[@PatrickVida]

Oh my god colleagues I love you!

[@ItwasntI]

W-O-W !

[@spacebanana5000]

Does this wonderful Norwegian dance have a specific name or composer?

[@Roheryn100]

English Baroque composter Henry Purcell

[@Fernando-hm5ei]

No me queda claro si son músicos o contorsionistas

[@adriataylor7534]

Is this group and Irish based group? they've got that Irish tune to their music.

[@FiddlerSteve]

No, Danish. They're aiming for an 18th C English tavern aesthetic in the Alehouse performances.

[@adriataylor7534]

Thanks. it did get pretty close to sounding Irish.

[@timdawson15]

NOT Danish. The leader is Bjarte Eike and he's Norwegian. They are based in Norway, and they are fantastic!!!

[@adriataylor7534]

Thank you!