En vivo, Video: Buscador de críticas de conciertos de música clásica, ópera, ballet y danza | Never weather-beaten sail

This well devised programme brought out the best of The Sixteen in first rate performances under the charismatic Harry Christophers.     

There comes a stage in every countertenor’s career when he feels himself ready to tackle the exposed repertoire of John Dowland, and hence the need to find himself a talented lutenist.

The intimate Vancouver Playhouse was nearly full to hear Iestyn Davies and Thomas Dunford. Consisting of lute songs by John Dowland and his contemporaries, in addition to the Canadian premiere of Nico Muhly’s Old Bones, it’s hard to imagine a more artistically satisfying and entertaining way to spend an afternoon.