Courtly love -- a concept that has fed into thousands of books, poems, movies and even video games. The phrase calls to mind the image of a gallant knight in shining armor, submitting himself heart and soul to a beautiful noblewoman of peerless character. However, there's more to courtly love than meets the eye. This May, Musick's Company will explore love, warfare and nobility in our next concert, "Medieval Chivalry: Tales of Knights and Courtly Love", but for now, join us a

"Yvain rescues the lion", from Garrett MS 125, an illustrated manuscript of Chrétien de Troyes' Yvain, le Chevalier au Lion, dated to c. 1295 One of the most recognizable concepts from medieval Europe, chivalry serves as a by-word for honor, bravery and morality. For centuries, tales of knights and their noble acts have entertained and inspired, and on May 31st, The Center for Old Music will present a program centered entirely on these tales. We hope you'll join us at Crestwo

A woodcarving depicting the inside of a publishing house such as the one Morley employed. On September 14th, Musick's Company has the...

On June 15th, 2025, Musick's Company presented "Tomorrow is the Marriage Day", a collection of music dedicated to celebrating the joys of love and marriage. One of the largest portions of this performance centered around a spectacular historical event: the marriage of Cosimo I Medici and Eleanora of Toledo in 1539. Though the couple united under the auspices of political advantage, they also did so out of a mutual respect and love that defined their partnership until death.