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Sonnambula and Davóne Tines restore a court entertainment at The Frick Collection

Sonnambula
© Lawrence Sumulong | The Frick Collection
Sonnambula and Davóne Tines
© Lawrence Sumulong | The Frick Collection
Sonnambula and Davóne Tines
© Lawrence Sumulong | The Frick Collection
By Kurt Gottschalk, 05 November 2025
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“his work is to explore history, not to tear it up”
Reviewed at Frick Collection, New York City on 2 November 2025
Programme
Programme to include:
Works by Ferrabosco II
Works by Dowland
Works by Byrd
Performers
Davóne Tines, Bass-baritone
Sonnambula
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Kurt Gottschalk
Kurt Gottschalk

Kurt Gottschalk is a journalist and author based in New York City. His writings on contemporary and classical music, jazz and improvisation have been published in outlets throughout Europe and America and he has two volumes of short fiction to his name. He produced and hosted the Miniature Minotaurs radio programme on WFMU and currently hosts Afternoon New Music on WKCR.