The Lachrimae Consort return to perform an enchanting evening of early music celebrating the extraordinary life and music of John Dowland, the greatest lutenist and song-writer of the Elizabethan age in the barn.
The lute was the iconic instrument of Elizabethan times and the greatest of all players was John Dowland – famed throughout Europe but spurned at the English court because of his religion. The Queen called him “a man to serve any prince in the world – but an obstinate papist!” His songs are amongst the finest ever written in English, and his instrumental compositions range from dolorous pavanes to foot-tapping galliards.
His fascinating story is narrated by actor John Seeley. Dowland’s music and songs are performed by the Lachrimae Consort with instruments of the time
Timings
- Door open – 7.00 pm refreshments available
- Show starts – 7.30 pm
- Interval – 8.15 pm to 8.35 pm
- Show finishes – 9.15 pm
Tickets £8.00 per person and can be purchased HERE
Related Events
-
Live Lute Music at the 1620’s House
Saturday 11th May, 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Our resident Lutenist, Nick Gravestock, will entertain guests in the Great Chamber with melodic tunes. Listen to music of times gone by on a replica 1583 lute and a renaissance guitar.
-
Ayres and Graces Presents: Now What is Love?
Friday 17th May, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Join Ayres and Graces as they present: ‘Now What is Love?’ – a delightful concert featuring a range of Lute songs centred around the theme of love.
-
Live Lute Music at the 1620’s House
Sunday 16th June, 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Our resident Lutenist, Nick Gravestock, will entertain guests in the Great Chamber with melodic tunes. Listen to music of times gone by on a replica 1583 lute and a renaissance guitar.
Unfortunatly we do not have any upcoming events of your selected category at this time.
