Dowland Festival 400: Diapente with Felix Deak (viola da gamba)

In commemoration of the 400th anniversary of his death, Diapente and Felix Deak present a concert of John Dowland's music.
About this Event

About the Artists

Diapente Renaissance Quintet: Jane Fingler, Soprano; Peter Koniers, Alto; Alexander Cappellazzo, Tenor; Jonathan Stuchberry, Tenor and Lute; Martin Gomes, Bass

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Formed in 2022 in Toronto, Canada, the Diapente Renaissance Vocal Quintet specializes in the beautiful, wonderful, rare and unique vocal music of the 15th, 16th and 17th centuries. Combining solo and ensemble musicianship, bold unpretentious enthusiasm, and scholarly historical approaches to interpretation, Diapente brings the music of old to new audiences.

The quintet’s goals include both welcoming those new to Early Music to the world of madrigals, motets, and monodies, as well as introducing lesser-known and rare works to the genre’s veteran fans. Alongside time-honoured classics by the likes of Byrd, Morley, or Monteverdi, Diapente’s repertoire highlights rare and often unrecorded works by composers such as Scipione Lacorcia, Vicente Lusitano, and Richard Pygott.

Baroque cellist and gambist Felix Deak showcases his career as a freelance musician with orchestras and chamber ensembles. He performs and tours regularly with Toronto's Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra, and Montreal-based viol consort Les Voix Humaines. He can be heard on CBC Radio Two in performances, and has made recordings for Atma, Sony, and Dorian at home and abroad.

Accessibility

St. Thomas's is not (yet) an accessible venue unfortunately. If you have accessibility needs, please email in advance: [email protected].

Ticketing Information

Since this is a pay-what-you-wish event (suggested: $40 regular; $20 students), the Eventbrite order form is set to Donation rather that Ticket. (Otherwise there would be a set ticket price.) Unfortunately, within the Donation option, there is no way to indicate a number of people attending. If ordering/donating on behalf of more than one person, simply enter the amount of the donation (pay what you wish) and then email [email protected] to let us know how many are in your party and their names. Please note that we do not provide tax receipts despite the "Donation" nomenclature in Eventbrite.

Location

The historic St. Thomas's Anglican Church is one block south of Bloor and one block west of St. George TTC station, at 383 Huron Street. www.stthomas.on.ca.

There is no parking lot at the church.