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Sunday 24 October 2021, 11am

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Michael Butten

Michael Butten

Presented by Saffron Hall

Please note, this event will take place on cabaret table seating.

Guitarist Michael Butten presents a programme of British works from the two Elizabethan ages, alternating works by the master of the Renaissance lute, John Dowland, with contemporary music by John McLeod and Malcolm Arnold.

Sponsored by

New Elizabethan Award

This international award celebrates the rare artistic achievement in solo and ensemble repertoire of composers for the lute and guitar during the two golden ages of Elizabethan music. Today’s recital showcases the outstanding performer selected to receive the second biennial award.

Performance information

Running time

1 hour

Booking information

Discounts

Under 25s can purchase half price tickets for this show.

Ten for £10

This event is not part of our Ten for £10 scheme.

Programme and performers

Programme

  • John Dowland Praeludium, Fantasia, Lachrimae Pavane, and Queen Elizabeth’s Galliard
  • John McLeod Fantasy on Themes from Britten’s 'Gloriana'
  • John Dowland Sir John Smith’s Almain, Can She Excuse, Lord Strang’s March and Tremolo Fancy
  • Malcolm Arnold Fantasy
  • John Dowland Frog Galliard and Farewell

Performers

  • Michael Butten guitar

Information for your visit

Sunday 24 October 2021, 11am

Schedule

All timings are approximate and will be updated closer to the show date. Please check the website on the day of the performance for up-to-date information.

Latecomers can usually be admitted at a suitable gap within the performance.

Additional information

Drinks

For this event, drinks are not allowed in the auditorium.

Cloakroom

We are unable to allow any bags into the performance space which are larger than a hand bag or small backpack. Unfortunately our cloakroom will not be in operation.

Booster seats not available

Buggy parking not available

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