Rosemary Hodgson, one of Australia’s finest lute players, presents a magical afternoon of lute music in the excellent acoustics of Yandoit Cultural. The lute, an instrument of quiet contemplation, explores both sound and silence in this charming program. The concert will feature works by Philip Rosseter, Robert Johnson and John Dowland. Some of the music will be played on a 16th century lute.
Australian lutenist, Rosemary Hodgson, maintains a vibrant career as soloist and chamber musician. She has established an international reputation for outstanding concert presentations and solo lute recordings of captivating subtlety. A graduate of Melbourne University studying with John Griffiths, Rosemary completed her post graduate studies at the Royal College of Music London with Jakob Lindberg. With a strong passion for music education, in 2019 Rosemary curated the inaugural Four Winds Lute School in Bermagui NSW and in 2024 launched the Melbourne international Lute Festival in her hometown. She is a founding member of world-renowned period instrument ensemble La Compania & teaches lute at the University of Melbourne, Conservatorium of Music.
Date: Sunday April 6th
Time: 3.00pm
Venue: Yandoit Cultural- the old church in the bush, Uniting Church Rd, off High St, Yandoit
Entry: by donation (Suggested donation: $20/15)
Bookings: https://yandoitcultural.org/bookings/
