LOVE, CHAOS, AND RESTORATION

NPR music calls John Blow the “consummate master of ceremonial music,” Henry Purcell “a composer who took extra care in matching words to music,” and Matthew Locke, “the man in charge of making the King of England musically happy.” Lutenist John Lenti leads this program of English chamber music alongside Monica Huggett, an intimate string ensemble, and Portland soprano Arwen Myers.

Pre-concert talk one hour before the concert John Lenti.

John Blow

• Trio Sonata in A major

Matthew Locke

• Fantasy Suite

Henry Purcell

• Sonatas of 3 parts: No. 6 in C and No. 3 in D

Program Sample

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