Happy Hour Chamber Concerts: Plucked from the Renaissance

"The Renaissance was a golden age for the lute throughout the Western world. During this time the instrument experienced a dramatic change including playing technique, number of strings, and increased status of the instrument in society. It was played by royalty and nobility as well as the peasantry. Stylized dances, intabulated sacred works, preludes, fantasies, and variations over a ground are just some of the many wonderful forms of music found throughout the passing years of change. We presents a program from diverse lute composers, music sweetly plucked from this vibrant variety of lute expressions."

With guest artists Scott Saari and Keith Barnhart.