Presented in partnership with Oxford International Song Festival.

In the magical setting of Worcester College Chapel, a star duo transport us to the beautiful sound world of French and English lute songs, including works by Dowland and Morley, Charpentier and Lambert, and continuing today’s theme of the importance of nature and the countryside. In this glorious music, we often encounter the courtiers of Paris and London singing about shepherds and shepherdesses, whose stories hold up a mirror to the triumphs and disappointments of their own lives.

Tenor James Way is fast gaining international recognition for the versatility of his voice and commanding stage presence. A former Britten-Pears Young Artist, he is also a laureate of William Christie’s Les Arts Florissants ‘Jardin des Voix’ and the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment’s Rising Stars young artist programmes and was awarded an Independent Opera Voice Fellowship. Elizabeth Kenny is one of Europe’s leading lute players. Her playing has been described as ‘incandescent’ (Music and Vision), ‘radical’ (The Independent) and ‘indecently beautiful’ (Toronto Post).

Due to the limited capacity of Worcester College Chapel, there will be two performances of this concert: 11.15am-12.15pm and 1.30pm-2.30pm. If you are attending SongPath in the morning, please select tickets for the 1.30pm performance.

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