Ludovico’s Band is one of Australia’s most dynamic baroque bands. First formed in 2002, the ensemble emerged from the desire to create a predominately plucked basso continuo band, whilst highlighting the solo repertoire of early plucked instruments. Taking its name from the influential 16th century Spanish harpist Ludovico, the band is acclaimed for its performances of music from the 16th to the 18th centuries.

The music of John Dowland (1563–1626) and Henry Purcell (1659–1695), two of the greatest English musicians of all time, will form part of the program for this unmissable concert. Dowland’s and Purcell’s profound insights into the human soul, with Dowland expressing a deeply melancholic view of life and Purcell a rich theatrical extravagance, helped to create songs and music from an astonishing era.

Ludovico’s Band will bring the timeless quality of this extraordinary music to life in this concert. They will also celebrate the marvelous musical awakening of 17th century England through John Dryden’s Fairest Isle, with music of exquisite beauty and refinement.

Marshall McGuire, triple harp
Samantha Cohen, theorbo and guitar
Ruth Wilkinson, viol and recorders
Guy du Blêt, percussion
Rachael Beesley, violin
Violin Julia Fredersdorff
With Timothy Reynolds, tenor

‘…a chain of pleasures performed to a rapt, totally absorbed audience’
THE AGE