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# Istanpitta

Medieval Ensemble

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- [Istanpitta](https://www.istanpitta.com/) - United States based ensemble performing music of the 10th to 14th century Middle Ages including many traditional European and Middle Eastern dance tunes
- [Calendar](https://www.istanpitta.com/calendar/) - Previous Events Houston Early Music, Exiled Concert, February 2023 Illinois College Fine Arts Series, Chevrefoil Concert, Jacksonville, IL, January 2023 Kinder HSPVA Winter Vocal Concert, Houston, TX, January 2022 Renaissance Christmas concert with the Kinder HSPVA Madrigal Singers, Houston, TX, December 2021 Early Music Now, Exiled Concert, Milwaukee, WI, November 2018 Late Night Main Stage,
- [Al Cofrin](https://www.istanpitta.com/al-cofrin/) - Al Cofrin studied Jazz Theory & Composition in the early 1980-90s. He became interested in medieval music when a professor pointed out that both jazz and medieval monophonic music utilize similar improvisational skills. He continued graduate music studies and worked on a thesis project of medieval monophonic songs and dances resulting in the 1995 publication
- [BOOK: Volume 2: Medieval Songs & Dances](https://www.istanpitta.com/cds-books/book-volume-2-medieval-songs-dances/) - This book is a collection of Medieval monophonic arrangements by Al Cofrin for amateur musicians intent on getting started in Medieval music. This book is essentially a Medieval fake book which includes Medieval dances, Troubador songs, Cantigas and others. The arrangements are written in modern notation. The book is spiral bound with clear plastic covers.
- [BOOK: Volume 1: Medieval Songs & Dances](https://www.istanpitta.com/cds-books/book-volume-1-medieval-songs-dances/) - This book is a collection of Medieval monophonic arrangements by Al Cofrin for amateur musicians intent on getting started in Medieval music. This book is essentially a Medieval fake book which includes Medieval dances, Troubador songs, Cantigas and others. The arrangements are written in modern notation. The book is spiral bound with clear plastic covers.
- [BOOK: Early Period & Popular Dance Music](https://www.istanpitta.com/cds-books/book-early-period-popular-dance-music/) - This book is a collection of musical arrangements by Al Cofrin for musicians intending to perform for Renaissance and Early Baroque dancers involved with Renaissance Festivals, and Historical re-enactment groups. The formats of the arrangements are setup to specify the number of repetitions required to match the choreography. The settings are inclined towards recorders which
- [CD: C'est la Fin](https://www.istanpitta.com/cds-books/cd-cest-la-fin/) - Dances of the Middle Ages. Instruments include oud, saz, shawm, recorder, hurdy-gurdy, krumhorn, vielle, flute, percussion, gothic harp, and voice. Released in 1998. Total CD length: 41:58. $22 Ordering options: If you are within the continental US, please use the PayPal "Add to Cart" buttons. The price includes shipping. If you are outside the continental
- [CD: Chevrefoil](https://www.istanpitta.com/cds-books/cd-chevrefoil/) - The Medieval Tale of Tristan and Isolde. Instruments include Medieval harp, vielle, oud, lute, recorder, saz, Medieval bagpipes, psaltery, tabla, riqq, tabor, and voice. Originally released in 2001, remastered version released in 2010. Total CD length: 64:26. $22 Ordering options: If you are within the continental US, please use the PayPal "Add to Cart" buttons. The
- [CD: Pilgrimage](https://www.istanpitta.com/cds-books/cd-pilgrimage/) - Medieval Spanish songs of the Blessed Virgin. Instruments include Medieval harp, vielle, oud, recorder, saz, shawm, Medieval bagpipes, percussion and voice. Released in 2005. Total CD length: 68:38. $22 Ordering options: If you are within the continental US, please use the PayPal "Add to Cart" buttons. The price includes shipping. If you are outside the continental
- [CD: Exiled](https://www.istanpitta.com/cds-books/cd-exiled/) - Music of the Sephardic Jews and the Middle East. Instruments include Medieval harp, vielle, oud, recorder, saz, shawm, Medieval bagpipes, percussion, rauschfifen and voice. Released in 2007. Total CD length: 75:00. $22 Ordering options: If you are within the continental US, please use the PayPal "Add to Cart" buttons. The price includes shipping. If you are outside
- [CDs & Books](https://www.istanpitta.com/cds-books/) - Please click on a CD or a book below for more detailed information, including track samples. Ordering options: If you are within the continental US, please use the PayPal "Add to Cart" buttons. The price includes shipping. If you are outside the continental US, DO NOT use the PayPal "Add to Cart" buttons. We CANNOT ship internationally
- [Shop](https://www.istanpitta.com/shop/)
- [Early Music Sources](https://www.istanpitta.com/early-music-sources/) - Compiled by Steven Hendricks and Al Cofrin. For a list complete with addresses and phone numbers, please email Al Cofrin. Instruments, Supplies, Music American String Teachers Assoc./Merz-Huber Co. (Instrument Insurance) 630 Fairview Rd., Swarhmore, PA 19081 Phone: 610-544-2323 Ardival Harps Antique Sound Workshop (not recommended) Beekhuizen, Paul (historical bagpipes) Boston Catlines (superior gut strings) Brown, Lawrence K. (lute family, highly recommended)
- [Links](https://www.istanpitta.com/links/) - Al Cofrin bio Istanpitta on Facebook Early Music Arto Wikla's EM Page Early Music America Early Music Sources Houston Early Music Texas Early Music Tedd's Music Realm
- [Contact](https://www.istanpitta.com/contact/) - For press packages, performance scheduling, product purchasing, or any other questions, please contact: Al Cofrin, director 15522 Cobre Valley Dr. Houston, TX 77062 281-451-7885 Email
- [The Continuo](https://www.istanpitta.com/review-the-continuo/) - By Glenn A. Gentry, The Continuo, January 2007 Istanpitta at St. Philip's Episcopal Church, January 20, 2007 Istanpitta, based in Austin, TX, is a group of five instrumentalists, two of whom also sing and narrate. They presented a French medieval version of the legend of the lovers Tristan and Isolde, in narration interspersed with song
- [Reichel Recommends](https://www.istanpitta.com/review-reichel-recommends/) - Vibrant Program of Medieval Music Performed by Istanpitta and Utopia Posted on September 12, 2011 by Edward Reichel Istanpitta and Utopia Early Music, Chevrefoil, Vieve Gore Concert Hall, Westminster College, Sept. 12 That medieval music sounds strange and exotic to modern ears should come as no surprise. After all, nearly a millennium separates this music
- [Pilgrimage to the Shrine of St. Mary](https://www.istanpitta.com/review-pilgrimage-austin-chronicle/) - By Robi Polgar, reprinted from The Austin Chronicle, 10/04/2002 Pilgrimage to the Shrine of Saint Mary: Songs From the Road, With Exuberance Central Christian Church, September 28 Imagine taking a couple of days to travel to a sacred shrine. On the way, you meet fellow travelers and exchange tales of awe and mystery to help
- [Medieval program highlights history of harmony](https://www.istanpitta.com/review-medieval-program/) - By Charles Ward, reprinted from The Houston Chronicle, 9/30/2002 At a time when today's hit is tomorrow's remainder item, the medieval music group Istanpitta explored ecstatic and humorous hits of the 13th century in its first formal concert. A regular at the Texas Renaissance Festival, the 8-year-old ensemble dipped into famous collections of medieval songs
- [Istanpitta Leads Audience on Musical Journey to 1492](https://www.istanpitta.com/review-kenyon2011/) - By Dan Kipp, The Kenyon Collegian Kenyon is known for its Gothic architecture, but the Music Department got downright medieval this past Friday, Sept. 9. Istanpitta, a medieval music ensemble performing music from the 10th through 14th centuries, transformed Brandi Recital Hall into an ancient land. Istanpitta's program for the night, Exiled, featured songs and
- [Houston's early music groups make old up-to-date](https://www.istanpitta.com/preview-houstons-early-music/) - Instruments of change/Early music groups make old up-to-date By Charles Ward, reprinted from The Houston Chronicle, 9/22/2002 The oil depression of the early 1980s was a disaster for Houston's performing arts. All kinds of groups disbanded, including the city's chamber orchestra and chamber choir. Some groups will always battle deficits, but the damage of the
- [High Bias Review](https://www.istanpitta.com/review-high-bias/) - By Michael Toland, © 2002 High Bias February 23, 2002 (March 10 archive) High Bias Stage Struck A bookstore seems like an odd place to see a concert, but thank goodness for Borders' willingness to become a venue. Without it, a band like Istanpitta (an Italian word that means, essentially, "stamping dance") might find it difficult
- [Early Music Colorado](https://www.istanpitta.com/review-early-music-colorado/) - By Jann Benson, Early Music Colorado Quarterly, Volume XIV Number 3-4, Fall/Winter 2006-07 Istanpitta Delights with First Rate Music and Song EMC's current concert season got off to a bold start on a windy Saturday evening with an energetic collection of medieval treats presented by Istanpitta. The four members of the ensemble played all manner
- [Reviews](https://www.istanpitta.com/reviews/) - "I couldn't help but find myself smiling and tapping my foot or slapping my thigh." Leonard added, "The seats in the recital hall restrained the audience unnaturally — we should all have been dancing." ~ Dan Kipp, The Kenyon Collegian September 15, 2011 (link to review source) "This was an infectious and utterly captivating concert that obviously resonated
- [Programs](https://www.istanpitta.com/programs/)
- [Concert: Pilgrimage](https://www.istanpitta.com/programs/concert-pilgrimage/) - This formal concert includes songs, dance tunes and stories from the Cantigas de Santa Maria as well as a few gems from the Libre Vermell de Monserrat.
- [Fairs & Festivals](https://www.istanpitta.com/programs/fairs-festivals/) - Istanpitta plays authentic Medieval music on replicas of Medieval instruments at Medieval and Renaissance fairs across the country.
- [Special Events](https://www.istanpitta.com/programs/special-events/) - With a wide variety of repertoire, Istanpitta can set the Medieval mood for weddings or other special events.
- [Educational Programs](https://www.istanpitta.com/programs/educational-programs/) - Istanpitta offers school children a chance to see instruments and hear songs of Medieval times. Story telling and audience participation creates a fun learning environment students will not soon forget.
- [Concert: Chevrefoil](https://www.istanpitta.com/programs/concert-chevrefoil/) - This formal concert is based on the Medieval French poem by Marie de France of the same title. The story of Tristan and Isolde is brought to life with Medieval songs and dance tunes.
- [Concert: Exiled](https://www.istanpitta.com/programs/concert-exiled/) - This formal concert is a musical journey that explores the expulsion of the Jewish race from Medieval Spain and their travels to the Middle East. The program highlights the cultural fusion of Western & Eastern influences in Spain with songs, instrumental works and stories.

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