GIÒIA takes children aged 5 to 7 and their families back to 14th-century Italy. The story, a retelling of Tomei de Paolo's children's book in rhyme and verse by Johannes Møllehave, follows the young medieval boy Alfredo, who becomes Italy's finest juggler.
The three musicians move in and out of the story in turn, and the music carries the whole performance. GIÒIA plays lively, festive dance music, which is among the earliest surviving instrumental music, arranged by the musicians themselves. Medieval music, around 700 years old, still resonates with many listeners, with echoes of several cultures, including Arabic traditions.
- Mie Korp Sloth on organ
- Tira Skamby on percussion
- Karina Agerbo on recorder
