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Name: _________________________
King Henry VIII
Henry VIII was a very intelligent man who
spoke and wrote several languages fluently,
including Latin. He wrote poetry, studied
philosophy and religion, often having
heated debates with the learned thinkers
of the age. You might not believe he was a
good athlete also, because when we look
at pictures of him he tends to be older, not
looking so very fit!
Henry was very musical and had a large
collection of musical instruments. He was
said to have been a very talented musician
who composed ballads and church music,
although these have all been lost. He played
several instruments and when he died he
left a collection of instruments that included:
5 Bagpipes
78 Recorders - Henry VIII was an exceptional
recorder player.
78 Flutes
1 Mechanical Virginal
Henry also enjoyed grand pageants and
banquets. These included a jester who sang
and played practical jokes on the guests,
music to dance to and musicians who sang
for the King’s pleasure.
A selection
of different
sized Tudor
recorders.
Things to Do:
Imagine you were planning an evening of entertainment for King Henry
or Queen Elizabeth. Design a programme to advertise your event. Include
some of the music you have studied, for example ‘Pastime with Good
Company’ or ‘Greensleeves’. Include jesters, singers and musicians playing
instruments.
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