NICHOLAS LANIER (1588-1666):Love’s Constancy
Hero and Leander
The Marigold
Love and I of Late Did Part
Stay, Silly Heart
Additional works by Henry Purcell, Claudio Monteverdi, Sigismondo D’India, Henry and William Lawes, and more
NICHOLAS LANIER was a true Renaissance man—singer, songwriter, lute player, painter, and first to hold the title of Master of the King’s Musick. He brought the newest sounds of Europe to 17th-century England, reshaping its musical language for generations. Now his story comes full circle in performances by his many-times-great grandson, LAMF artistic director JOHN TAYLOR WARD. Ward is joined by GRAMMY® Award–winning early music specialist STEPHEN STUBBS in songs of courtly love, epic monodrama, and intimate storytelling.
Featured Artists
John Taylor Ward
Baritone
Stephen Stubbs
Lute
All LAMF activities are made possible by the voters of Minnesota through grants from the Five Wings Arts Council and Minnesota State Arts Board thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.