April 14

The New Lute Café presents...

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Lutenist Thomas Walker, Jr. and viola da gambists Mary Burke and Mark Kausch are joined by guest soprano Sarah Jackson.

A DREAM STATE—that’s the only possible way to describe this music. John Dowland’s final work (1612), A Pilgrimes Solace, is his lushest, most vivid composition, overflowing with opulent bloominess. In movements IX, X, and XI, his characteristic elegance is distilled into ravishing chromaticisms that ignite radiant sparks between voice, lute, and treble and bass viols. It’s a work that is as intoxicating to perform as it is to hear! And anyone familiar with Tobias Hume’s Captain Humes Poeticall Musicke, published in 1607, will already know what a mesmerizing spell Hume can weave with lute, viols, and voice—most of all in his air Cease Leaden Slumber. This concert will also include two treasured Byrd consort songs, a deeply moving air of Henry Lawes, and eloquent works of William Lawes, Richard Mico and others.

NOTE: Concert is on Tuesday.

The New Lute Café is sponsored by the St. Paul Conservatory of Music.

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Thursday, 7:30 pm (doors open at 7pm)

Admission: Suggested donation: $15