Doves Figary
Welcome to the Youtube channel of Doves Figary, an ensemble based in the south of England devoted to performing the repertoire from John Playford's Dancing Master (which was first published in 1651) on instruments appropriate to the period, for dancing to and for listening to.
Doves Figary are:
Colin Thompson: fiddle, recorders,
Stephen Kenyon: baroque guitar,
Frances Eustace: viola da gamba, bassoon, bagpipes, fiddle, recorders, percussion.
Doves Figary presents dances with historical dance master Ann Hinchliffe.
"Hole in the wall" from John Playford's Dancing Master, performed by Doves Figary
Dancing to "Goddesses" and "Nonesuch" from Playford's Dancing Master.
All in a garden green, Joan's Placket, Bobbing Joe and Lilli Burlero from Playford.
"Tunbridge Walks" and "Ham House" ("Cherry Garden") from Playford's Dancing Master.
"Doves Vagary" (or Figary) or "Chestnut" from John Playford's Dancing Master.