DISS 2015: Late Night Lute Music of the German Baroque

“David Miller’s lute playing is sensitive and agile. Whether pleading for God’s redemption or wooing a lover, both singer and lutenist capture the word painting which is such a feature and strength of these songs” Charlotte Gardner, BBC

David Miller: lute

10pm
£8 / Under 16s £5

David Miller is a long established soloist and well known as an accompanist and continuo player on lute, theorbo and early guitars. He performs and records with many of the world’s finest ensembles, appearing at numerous prestigious European music festivals. His late-night programme presents the beautiful lute music of Leopold Sylvius Weiss, an exact contemporary of Bach and one of the most accomplished and virtuoso lutenists of his day.

David Miller maintains a busy recital schedule, enjoying collaborations with other
solo artists, including singers Paul Agnew, James Bowman, Michael Chance, Charles Daniels, Grace Davidson, Emma Kirkby, Elin Manahan Thomas, violinists Elizabeth Wallfisch and Rachel Podger, and Arab singer and oud player Abdul Salam Kheir.

Weiss Sonata No.5 in D minor
Weiss Tombeau sur la Mort de Mr Comte d’Logy arrivée 1721
Weiss Suite in D major

Part of the Dartington International Summer School concert and event programme.

For more information visit http://www.dartington.org/whats-on/event/?id=85397