16th and 17th century victims of venomous spider bites were offered no medicinal cure or relief. Instead the local musicians would work together to find the correct melody, known as a tarantella, which could cure them of their otherwise fatal symptoms. During this programme, Palisander explores a victim’s ordeal through the numerous symptoms and side effects of a tarantula’s bite.

Tickets: €18. Children under 12 go free with an accompanying adult. Limited number of €5 student tickets available at the door.

Palisander Recorder Quartet
Lydia Gosnell, Miriam Nerval, Caoimhe de Paor, Elspeth Robertson