Two Englishmen Abroad: John Dowland and Thomas Simpson with Peter Holman

In conjunction with the Lute Society, the Dowland 400 Festival celebrates the life of Elizabethan composer, John Dowland.About the speaker
Peter Holman is a distinguished academic who believes in putting his research into practice. The Parley of Instruments which he founded and directs is recognised as one of the leading exponents of Renaissance and Baroque music, and has made around sixty recordings.
Peter also directs the vocal ensembles, Psalmody and Seicento, and is Musical Director of Opera Restord. He has performed widely as a harpsichordist and organist. Peter is the founder and director of the much-acclaimed English Orpheus series on Hyperion records. He is a regular broadcaster on BBC Radio 3, and regularly contributes articles and reviews to a range of journals and has published many editions of early music.Please note: refunds are only available if a show is cancelled or rescheduled, unfortunately booking fees are non-refundable.