Events

Song Company - Dowland's Lute

Start Date	Saturday, 7 September 2013, 07:30 pm
End Date	Saturday, 7 September 2013, 09:20 pm
Description	One of the great delights of musical discovery in the last century has been the steady revival of John Dowland (1563-1626) by artists as diverse as Percy Grainger or, more recently, Emma Kirkby or Sting. As a way of celebrating Dowland's 450th anniversary in 2013, the Song Company has invited the greatest English lutenist of our time, Nigel North for an all-out tribute to the elusive English master of his time. Dowland spent the peak of his career as private lutenist to the Danish King, Christian IV, but yearned for London and a posting at the English court. His work owes as much to the changing personal patronage he depended upon as to the subtle meanings and allusions of Elizabethan English. Whilst Shakespeare himself tired the boards, Dowland's lute and pen produced some of the most heart-breaking music of all times. Who could not be moved by 'In darkness let me dwell' or 'Come away come sweet love' or 'Time stands still'? Purchase your tickets online.
Location	The Conservatorium at Newcastle, corner Auckland and Laman Streets, Newcastle
Contact	+61 2 8256 2222