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Dowland 400

Muziekgebouw aan’t IJ: Main HallPiet Heinkade 1, Ámsterdam, North Holland, 1019 BR, Países Bajos
Fechas/horas en zona horaria de Amsterdam
viernes 02 octubre 202620:15
Intérpretes
Thomas DunfordDirección artística, Laúd
Ensemble Jupiter
Mélissa PetitSoprano
Hugh CuttingContratenor
Thomas HobbsTenor
Florian StörtzBajo

The ‘John Lennon of the 16th century’ – that is how Thomas Dunford describes the English composer John Dowland. It’s a fair comparison; through his songs and the instrumental collection Lachrimae, or Seven Tears, Dowland is still considered one of England’s most significant composers. His works are like pop songs that inspire today’s musicians – take, for instance, Sting’s successful Dowland album, Songs from the Labyrinth. Four hundred years after Dowland’s death, the lutenist and leader of ensemble Jupiter performs the composer’s finest works. An ode full of poignant songs and moving instrumental works.

To mention John Dowland is to mention Thomas Dunford. Together with his ensemble Jupiter and a rotating cast of guest soloists, the lutenist makes one stunning album after another. Gramophone described their latest CD, Songs of Passion, as ‘almost overwhelmingly good’. The same album earned a perfect 10 in the Dutch magazine Luister for its ‘profound understanding of this music’. Live, Dunford and Jupiter are unsurpassed in Dowland’s work.

Tickets: € 12,50 – € 39,00

© Julien Benhamou
© Julien Benhamou