On the occasion of the 400th anniversary of the death of the English composer John Dowland, L’Harmonie des saisons presents a concert devoted to the work of this great master of the Renaissance.
The program features the celebrated Lachrimae Pavans and dances for five viols and lute. Five viols, lute, and virginal combine to create a sound world of remarkable richness.
For this concert, L’Harmonie des saisons joins forces with the renowned viol consort Les Voix humaines, Norwegian lutenist Jadran Duncum, and harpsichordist Olivier Fortin (Ensemble Masques, France).
The artists of Consort de violes Les Voix humaines :
Mélisande Corriveau (treble viol)
Felix Deak (alto viol)
Olivier Brault (tenor viol)
Thomas Baeté (tenor viol – Belgium)
Susie Napper (bass viol)