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Ensemble Jupiter

Songs of Passion

with Thomas Dunford (Director, Lute) and Lea Desandre (mezzo-soprano)

Songs of Passion
Tears of sorrow and joy abound in the music of John Dowland and Henry Purcell, two of the greatest songwriters of all time. Their understanding of life’s fragility and the extreme emotions triggered by love, jealousy and death strike home in this spellbinding programme from Lea Desandre, winner of the Prix de la Critique 2024, and Thomas Dunford’s thrilling Jupiter Ensemble.

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Tears of sorrow and joy abound in the music of John Dowland and Henry Purcell, two of the greatest songwriters of all time. Their understanding of life’s fragility and the extreme emotions triggered by love, jealousy and death strike home in this spellbinding programme from Lea Desandre, winner of the Prix de la Critique 2024, and Thomas Dunford’s thrilling Jupiter Ensemble.

Venue Details & Map

Location

Wigmore Hall, London
Wigmore Hall, 36 Wigmore Street, London W1U 2BP


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