This programme offers a rare and wonderful taste of music by some of England’s greatest composers, including Orlando Gibbons and William Byrd. The repertoire is sublime and often strange, and is the musical equivalent of a fragile Vermeer portrait, combining exquisite intimacy with enigmatic melancholy.

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Resounding Shores: Ye Sacred Muses

Royal Academy of Music

One of the most sought-after countertenors of our time, Tim Mead is constantly busy in the opera house, the concert hall and on the recital platform, bringing his delicate artistry to bear on a wide range of music from the Baroque to the present day. Here he joins with the Mexican lutenist for a programme of English songs from the late Renaissance period.

Tim Mead countertenor; Sergio Bucheli lute

Wigmore Hall

While Shakespeare was defining English poetry and drama, Dowland was doing the same for English song. After Dowland, the influence of the Italians led to the magnificent achievements of Henry Purcell, arguably the greatest English composer of all time. GRAMMY-winning lutenist Stephen Stubbs, soprano Danielle Reutter-Harrah and violinist Elizabeth Blumenstock, explore the golden age of English song through works by John Dowland, William Lawes, Henry Purcell and others—where time may indeed stand still.

Time Stands Still: English Lute Songs

St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church (Corona del Mar, CA)

Ahead of two performances at Wigmore Hall, one of the most exceptional figures in today’s music world, Jordi Savall, with Hesperion XXI the ensemble he founded 50 years ago, brings Irish audiences a rousing programme of Fantasies, Battles and Dances. The programme performed by these captivating artists celebrates the golden age of European Consort Music that lasted for two centuries and traversed many countries – with English composers notable for their prominence. Passion and creativity with world-class scholarship guaranteed!

Jordi Savall & Hesperion XXI - Wigmore Series Dublin

Royal Irish Academy of Music

A legendary figure in the establishment and development of the Early Music movement, Jordi Savall has contributed as much as any individual to the current popularity of works from the distant past. He brings with him the ensemble he founded 50 years ago, and which retains the sheer vitality and explorative excellence that has marked his entire career. The programme celebrates a tradition of consort music that lasted for two centuries and traversed many countries – with English composers notable for their prominence.

William Lawes

Events

Upcoming events

Dec 17, 2024

Jordi Savall & Hesperion XXI - Wigmore Series Dublin · Royal Irish Academy of Music

Dec 18, 2024

Jordi Savall director, treble viol; Hespèrion XXI · Wigmore Hall

Dec 18, 2024

Jordi Savall director, treble viol; Hespèrion XXI Book now · Wigmore Hall

Past events

Oct 27, 2024

Resounding Shores: Ye Sacred Muses · Royal Academy of Music

Sep 16, 2024

Tim Mead countertenor; Sergio Bucheli lute · Wigmore Hall

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