Zuniga Ensemble A Musicall Banquet - Musicall BanquetIn 1610, the lutenist Robert Dowland, who had just turned 19, published two anthologies in quick succession that are today considered vital for our understanding of both the lute and Elizabethan vocal music. The first, A Varietie of Lute Lessons, which as the title suggests features lessons but also a long essay on European lute production, contains important information on lute performance, in part originating from his esteemed father, John Dowland.

This time out

which features Clarice on piano and vocals

Adam Lazzara and John Nolan of Taking Back Sunday and additional percussion from Benjamin Homola of Grouplove

with a smooth and polished vocal style

Crutchfield's sharp

"It feels like music untethered from time

the work is hardly performed today

founder of the great Russian school

The opportunity to celebrate

plus the themes from "Mr

a well-known jazz conservative

1" and "The Skater's Waltz"