Description
Automatically translated from Italian.
A concert celebrating the 400th anniversary of the death of John Dowland, the most representative composer and lutenist of English music in the 17th century. The ensemble, composed of voice and violins, performs the master's masterpieces alongside compositions by Orlando Gibbons, William Byrd and Henry Purcell, exploring the fascinating cross-pollination between the Italian madrigal style and British musical tradition. The event takes place in Martina Franca on 26 October 2026 at the Fondazione Paolo Grassi.
Original text in Italian
Un concerto celebra il quarto centenario della morte di John Dowland, il compositore e liutista più rappresentativo della musica inglese del Seicento. L'ensemble, composto da voce e viole, propone i capolavori del maestro insieme a composizioni di Orlando Gibbons, William Byrd e Henry Purcell, esplorando le affascinanti contaminazioni tra lo stile italiano del madrigale e la tradizione musicale britannica. L'appuntamento si tiene a Martina Franca il 26 ottobre 2026 presso la Fondazione Paolo Grassi.
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