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Passionate Pavans and Aeirs both Grave and Light: Exploring the dance music of Dowland and Holborne | Presented by John Bryan, Emeritus Professor of Music at the University of Huddersfield, UK
Dowland’s Lachrimae of 1604 opens with a magnificent pavan cycle of seven “teares” for lute and five viols, music which travels from darkness to light. How did Dowland and his contemporary Holborne transform simple dances into music of such eloquence and artistry? Professor Bryan explores this question and others, during this illuminating talk complete with slides.
A Pre-Concert Talk for L'Achéron at the 2021 Virtual Festival. Learn more at bemf.org/2021-festival/festival-concerts/lacheron
Passionate Pavans and Aeirs both Grave and Light: Exploring the dance music of Dowland and Holborne | Presented by John Bryan, Emeritus Professor of Music at the University of Huddersfield, UK
Dowland’s Lachrimae of 1604 opens with a magnificent pavan cycle of seven “teares” for lute and five viols, music which travels from darkness to light. How did Dowland and his contemporary Holborne transform simple dances into music of such eloquence and artistry? Professor Bryan explores this question and others, during this illuminating talk complete with slides.
A Pre-Concert Talk for L'Achéron at the 2021 Virtual Festival. Learn more at bemf.org/2021-festival/festival-concerts/lacheron
