How now, good friends? Summer is a'comin' in, and Musick's Company welcomed the season on May 31st, 2026 at Crestwood Christian Church. "Medieval Chivalry: Tales of Knights and Courtly Love" transported an enthusiastic audience of friends to the age of royal courts, ferocious battles on horseback, and timeless romance. If you weren't able to attend, fear not. Sheathe your sword, lay down your banners and enjoy this eyewitness accounting of Musick's Company's performance!

While some might argue "chivalry is dead", the songs written by troubadours and knights-errant have lingered to this day. On May 31st at 4 pm, at Crestwood Christian Church, Musick's Company will explore those themes in our 2026 spring concert: "Medieval Chivalry: Tales of Knights and Courtly Love". To make sure you're ready, keep reading and learn all about how these "songs of love" communicate the norms and values of medieval times.

The Kentucky Derby, perhaps the largest and most extravagant event in our state, is taking place right now! The Derby is the longest continually held sporting event in America, and it is one of the most prestigious horse races in the world, boasting spectacular pageantry, luxury and thrills. However, horses and equestrianism has played a role in society long before Kentucky even existed. In the Renaissance, these beautiful animals appeared in a variety of events.

"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.