Robert Mouland is one of the few performers that presents the music of Colonial America
on genuine antique instruments. For years, his appearances in accurate historical
clothing have both entertained and educated audiences from around the world, at some of
the most historic settings in America including George Washington's Mount Vernon,
Carpenter's Hall, The National Constitution Center, Colonial Williamsburg and the
Museum Of The American Revolution. He has spent decades studying the musical traditions
of Ireland and the British Isles, and their impact on Colonial America. The resulting repetoire
is a blend of lively jigs, reels and gentle airs would have been familiar to the Founding Fathers
and Common Folk alike at dances, dinners and public events. His clothing is historically accurate
and embellished with many antique accessories. When combined with the very instruments
played in the 18th century, the result is a truly unique performance in every way. He only
uses these rare instruments when performing indoors. For outdoor events, he employs
a reproduction baroque violin, baroque flute and flageolet. For most historical outdoor events
Robert brings his jig puppets that include George Washington and Benjamin Franklin.
English guittar c.1770
Baroque violin attr. to Richard Duke c.1760
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