Land’s End Music between France and Britain

Land’s End marks the westernmost point of Great Britain. Here begins the English Channel—the turbulent strait between England and France. This narrow stretch of sea symbolizes the ambivalent relationship between the two great powers. Political conflicts created a field of tension that extended into the musical realm, sparking an intense artistic exchange. Music was copied, idealized, admired, criticized, celebrated, and fiercely debated. With Land’s End, Ensemble Astrum captures this musical atmosphere and journeys through 400 years of Franco-British music history.