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The Witches Dance – Rosemary Hodgson
August 13, 2023 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Lute Music from Women’s Manuscripts
As whimsical as it is wild, The Witches Dance is Rosemary Hodgson’s stunning, new program of solo lute music from the early baroque. The concert draws on three of the most significant manuscripts of the time, Jane Pickeringe, Margaret Board and ML lutebooks, which were all owned and penned by 17th century women and give a fascinating insight into the virtuosity of their music making. From inventive fantasies to melodic maske tunes, works by Robert Johnson, Daniel Bachelor, John Stuart and John Dowland are sure to enchant and delight.
Sunday 13th August 2023
2pm
Great Hall Gallery, Montsalvat Arts Centre
Tickets: Adult $35, Concession $30, Child (17 years and under) $30
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Australian lutenist, Rosemary Hodgson maintains a vibrant career as soloist and chamber musician. Known for her remarkable sensitivity and technique, she has established an international reputation for outstanding concert presentations and solo lute recordings of captivating subtlety.
A graduate of Melbourne University studying with John Griffiths, Rosemary completed her post graduate studies at the Royal College of Music London, with Jakob Lindberg. She is a founding member of world-renowned period instrument ensemble La Compania and teaches lute at the University of Melbourne, Conservatorium of Musi