Thomas Dunford Mezzo recital in Wigmore Hall

Solo lute recital by Thomas Dunford in Wigmore Hall on 20th April 2017Thomas Dunford luteA wealth of critical superlatives bear witness to Thomas Dunford’s star status. His debut disc prompted BBC Music Magazine to describe him as ‘the Eric Clapton of the lute’.Following studies at the Paris Conservatoire and Schola Cantorum in Basel, his career has gathered momentum in company with many of the world’s leading Early Music ensembles and soloists. Dunford’s Wigmore Hall solo debut places Dowland’s highly charged works at the core of a captivating programme of Renaissance showpieces.John Dowland (1563-1626)PreludiumFortuneA fancySemper Dowland semper dolensMrs Winter's JumpA DreamThe King of Denmark, his GalliardGiovanni Kapsberger (c.1580-1651)Toccata No. 6 from 'Libro primo d'intavolatura di lauto'Toccata No. 1 from 'Libro primo d'intavolatura di lauto'Joan Ambrosio DalzaCalate ala spagnolaJohn DowlandMelancholy GalliardRound Battle GalliardLa mia BarbaraCome again! Sweet love doth now inviteThe Frog GalliardLachrimaeEncore : John Dowland's "Now o Now I needs must part" followed by Eric Clapton's "Tears in Heaven" sang by Iestyn Davies