Falsobordone
is one of Sweden's foremost medieval ensembles, celebrating it's 10th anniversary in 2005! Over the years, they have appeared on most medieval-themed events in the Nordic countries but their music has also taken them to places like Moscow, Seattle and San Francisco.

 

The both original members Erik Ask-Upmark (bagpipes, harp, portative organ, voice) and Anna Rynefors (fiddle, rebec, bagpipes, percussion, voice) find their repertoire and inspiration from the medieval culture of the Mediterreanan countries Spain, France and Italy. The ensemble is often extended with skilled musicians such as Göran Hallmarken (hurdy-gurdy, bagpipe, percussion) and Karin Strinnholm Lagergren (voice). Falsobordone is basec in the region of Skåne in southern Sweden.

And what about the strange name, "Falsobordone"? It is simply a medieval method of composing and arranging music...


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