Characterized by introspective and doleful poetry and richly chromatic and soulful melodies, the music of John Dowland and his contemporaries reflects not only the Elizabethan craze for melancholy, but also their concept of the bodily “humours” and how music - both vocal and instrumental - affects them. Featuring lutenist Keith Barnhart along with the musicians of Parish House Baroque, stir your own passions with this intimate concert of lute songs, consort music, and dances that defined the English musical landscape at the turn of the 17th century. The performance will be followed by one of our famous receptions that is not to be missed.

About Parish House Baroque
: Parish House Baroque draws upon varied historical sources of performance practice from the Renaissance through the early Classical period and uses them to inform our interpretations, bringing the music to life. We strive to expand the community of people who experience and love early music performances and foster a new generation of audiences through engaging performances, outreach, and dialogue. With a core formation of baroque violin, recorders, baroque cello, and harpsichord/organ, Parish House Baroque continues to strengthen our reputation for highly expressive performances and compelling programming.