Yale Collegium Musicum: Music of John Dowland

Yale Collegium Musicum

Join us for a lecture followed by a concert of songs and instrumental works by John Dowland, England's most famous lutenist composer, who died 400 years ago this year. Featured works include pieces from the Beinecke Library collection.

Founded by composer Paul Hindemith, the Yale Collegium Musicum was among the first ensembles in this country dedicated to the performance of music from the 12th through the 18th centuries. This tradition of student and community involvement in innovative performances of early music has carried on through the years under several directors.

In 2002 Collegium director Richard Lalli initiated a collaboration with the Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library. Since then most Collegium concerts have been held at the Beinecke and highlight the library’s rich holdings of historical music and literature. Now led by early music specialist and faculty member Grant Herreid, the ensemble continues its historic tradition in performances featuring voices, viols and other early strings, lutes, keyboards, and historical winds.

Lecture at 4:30 p.m. and performance at 5:15 p.m.