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London International Festival of Early Music

Lute Masterclass

Lute Masterclass
A lute masterclass led by lutenist, Nigel North. Nigel will take invited students through their paces, and you are invited to watch, listen and observe!

Nigel North

Born in London, England, Nigel North has been playing the lute for over 50 years, since the age of 15. Teaching and playing have gone hand in hand and he has been Professor of Lute at the Historical Performance Institute (formerly Early Music Institute), Indiana University, Bloomington (USA) 1999 -2024. From July 2024 he was thrilled to return to Europe, and now lives in Gent, Belgium.

Previous positions include The Guildhall School of Music and Drama, London (1976–1996), Hochschule der Künste, Berlin (1993– 1999) and the Royal Conservatory, Den Haag, (2006–2009).

Generously supported by the Julian Bream Trust

Full Event Details

A lute masterclass led by lutenist, Nigel North. Nigel will take invited students through their paces, and you are invited to watch, listen and observe!

Nigel North

Born in London, England, Nigel North has been playing the lute for over 50 years, since the age of 15. Teaching and playing have gone hand in hand and he has been Professor of Lute at the Historical Performance Institute (formerly Early Music Institute), Indiana University, Bloomington (USA) 1999 -2024. From July 2024 he was thrilled to return to Europe, and now lives in Gent, Belgium.

Previous positions include The Guildhall School of Music and Drama, London (1976–1996), Hochschule der Künste, Berlin (1993– 1999) and the Royal Conservatory, Den Haag, (2006–2009).

Generously supported by the Julian Bream Trust

Venue Details & Map

Location

Blackheath Halls
23 Lee Rd, Blackheath, London, SE3 9RQ


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