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Dear friends and patrons
John Dowland, one of the greatest English songwriters of all time, was buried on 20 Feb 1626. To commemorate his life and legacy, the Lutesong Consort will be presenting a series of events a St Andrews Presbyterian Church, De Waterkant, Cape Town.
LECTURE AND MASTERCLASSES - FREE
13 February, 14:00 - 18:00
Public masterclasses in the performance practice of Dowland's lute songs with Lente Louw and Uwe Grosser, with songs prepared by six wonderful local singers, ranging from choral soloists to professionals. This event is FREE - anyone welcome.
14 Febrauary, 9:00-10:00
Lente Louw presents a lecture recital entitled John Dowland – His Life and Legacy. This presentation places Dowland’s songs within their historical, philosophical, and cultural context, offering a practical framework for classifying the repertoire as a foundation for informed performance, together with broader insights into performance practice. This event is FREE - anyone welcome.
14 February, 10:00-17:30
Seven additional local singers will take part in masterclasses, working on a further ten songs by Dowland in both solo and ensemble formats. The line-up once again spans an exciting range — from exceptionally talented schoolboy tenors to postgraduate students and established professionals. This event is FREE - anyone welcome.
CONCERTS
20 February, 19:00
Concert 1: Diving into Dowland - A concert of Dowland's greatest hits, performed by masterclass participants.
With Lente Louw (director), Uwe Grosser (lute) and Colleen Oxtoby (viola da gamba).
Tickets are on Quicket. https://qkt.io/Vw8QWh.
21 February, 19:00
Concert 2: From Heart to Tongue - Dowland rarities performed by the Lutesong Consort
Following the success of their two previous all-Dowland programmes — From Court to Cottage (2022) and From Source to Stream (2023) — the Lutesong Consort now presents the third instalment in the series: From Heart to Tongue. This programme draws on some of Dowland’s most expressive and introspective songs from his final publication, A Pilgrimes Solace, exploring a more reflective and rhetorically intense late style. The concert will be performed in original Elizabethan pronunciation (OP). Featuring Elsabé Richter, Lente Louw, Willem Bester, and Keaton Manwaring (voices), Uwe Grosser (lute), with Rosamund Roth and Rebekka Sandmeier (viols). The masterclass participants will also join the Lutesong Consort for an ensemble arrangement of arguably Dowland's most famous song, "Flow my tears".
Tickets are on Quicket: https://qkt.io/0cADPC
These events are generously supported by Bill van Rensburg.
We look forward to celebrating with you!
Kind regards
Lente and Uwe
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