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’Tis Nature’s Voice: solo song in seventeenth century England
Robin Blaze and Elizabeth Kenny
The inspiration of singing in seventeenth century England, Dowland's First Book of Ayres in 1597 marked the arrival in print of a new performance ideal: a solo voice and one instrument, as the compelling way to move the heart and soul in everything from love lyrics to deepest darkness and theatre-inspired virtuosity. Internationally recognised counter tenor Robin Blaze takes on the lute song repertory from Dowland through to the glories of Henry Purcell,
The inspiration of singing in seventeenth century England, Dowland's First Book of Ayres in 1597 marked the arrival in print of a new performance ideal: a solo voice and one instrument, as the compelling way to move the heart and soul in everything from love lyrics to deepest darkness and theatre-inspired virtuosity. Internationally recognised counter tenor Robin Blaze takes on the lute song repertory from Dowland through to the glories of Henry Purcell,
7.30pm
Tickets £15 / Students & U18s £5
Tickets £15 / Students & U18s £5
Great Hall, Dartington, Totnes, Devon TQ9 6EL
Sat 6 Jun 2015
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