Music enthusiasts and aspiring musicians will rejoice with the upcoming release of “The Secret Life of the Hurdy-Gurdy: Field Notes on Playing” by former Bridlington resident Quentin Budworth.
This insightful book features contributions from 32 talented hurdy-gurdy players, outlining the instrument’s techniques, traditions, and cultural significance.
Part musical guide and part cultural study, the book delves into modal musicianship and the hurdy-gurdy’s unique role in music history.
Contributors include renowned musicians like Patrick Bouffard and Matthias Loibner, sharing expert advice on performance and technique.
Quentin, himself an acclaimed hurdy-gurdy maestro and composer, has dedicated years to studying this captivating instrument across Europe.
The book will be published on May 1st, 2025, and available through quentinbudworthmusic.com/book and Amazon,
