La Follia Austin Baroque performs music of John Dowland with soprano Kayleen Sanchez and lute player Arash Noori, using period instruments and Original Pronunciation.
La Follia Austin Baroque brings the music of John Dowland to the First Presbyterian Church of Austin on August 28 and 29. It's a two-performance run: Friday night at 7:30 PM and Saturday afternoon at 3 PM. The program features soprano Kayleen Sanchez and lute player Arash Noori.
Dowland was one of the most famous English composers of the late Renaissance, and his songs are built for exactly this kind of pairing—a voice and a lute. Sanchez sings in Original Pronunciation, so you'll hear the text as Dowland's original listeners would have, rather than in modern English. It's a small detail that changes how the lines land.
La Follia Austin Baroque is directed by Keith Womer, and the ensemble specializes in Baroque and early Classical music performed on period instruments. This means they use instruments that match the era of the music they're playing, rather than modern versions. This particular program is part of their 2026-2027 season, which also includes Herd of Harpsichords concerts with Anton Nel and Keith Womer, and programs dedicated to immigrant composers who brought glory to the English Crown.
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Tickets run from $10 to $30. The venue is First Presbyterian Church of Austin, 8001 Mesa Dr, Austin, TX 78731. Friday is at 7:30 PM; Saturday is at 3 PM.
Date
28 August – 29 August
19:30
Price
Paid
Recommended Age
+14 years
