Ronn McFarlane in Concert
In the Renaissance, the lute was known as the “Prince of Instruments,” valued for its expressiveness. Dynamics and tone color were literally at the fingertips, and the variety of sounds produced on the lute were colorful and bold. In this concert, you’ll hear Elizabethan master, John Dowland; native Scottish & Irish airs and dances; the Italian virtuoso, Alessandro Piccinini; and the genius of J.S. Bach. In addition, a set of original compositions for the lute by Ronn McFarlane imagines a future for the lute that builds on its magnificent past.