Robert Barto Concert in Victoria

The Lute Society of America’s WestFest Workshop was in Victoria this year and included a performance by the amazing Robert Barto. I have long been a huge fan of Barto, his recordings of Sylvius Leopold Weiss and Bernhard Joachim Hagen being…

Douglas Hensley – The World of the Lute 2014

Wednesday, November 5th Chapel at St Mary Anglican Church in Oak Bay 1701 Elgin Rd 7:00pm Suggested Donation of $8 An overview of the sorts of things lute players were doing over the course of five centuries, including some Persian…

Lutenist Konstantin Bozhinov Plays Victoria, 2014

Pure Fancy A recital of new compositions and improvisations by Konstantin Bozhinov by lutenist Konstantin Bozhinov Read his biography here. Sat, August 30th, 7pm James Bay United Church 511 Michigan St Tickets at the door $20/15 Contact for advance tickets and…

Estaban La Rotta, Birth of the Lute Solo

Sunday, 24 November 2:30 pm Estaban La Rotta, Birth of the Lute Solo Oak Bay United Church, doors 2:00, performance 2:30 PM Solo 5-course lute, medieval chitaririno, and Renaissance chitarrino. Official Listing via EMSI Estaban La Rotta, Pallade Musica’s lutenist,…

Musick’s Silver Sound: Shakespearian Songs & Dances

If you like early music don’t miss this concert that include Ronn McFarlane on Lute with the Baltimore Consort! Musick’s Silver Sound: Shakespearian Songs & Dances Presented by: Early Music Society of the Islands (EMSI) Date: Friday, February 18 at 8…

Roots and Branches – Ancient and Contemporary Music For Voices

Roots and Branches – Ancient and Contemporary Music For Voices SOUNDINGS VOCAL ENSEMBLE Other Contributing Musicians: Douglas Hensley, Lute and Guitar Saturday, June 12, 2010 8:00 PM St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church Douglas & Broughton, Victoria, BC Sunday, June 13, 2010…