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Inspiring Lutenists

Lucie Skeaping talks to lutenist Elizabeth Kenny about two of the performers who most inspired her: Robert Spencer and Nigel North. Music is taken from recordings by both performers, including works by composers such as John Dowland and J.S Bach.

(Photo: Richard Haughton).

1 hour

Last on

Sun 12 Jan 2014 14:00

Music Played

  • John Dowland

    My Lord Chamberlaine his galliard P.37 for 2 players on 1 lute

    Performer: Nigel North. Performer: Robert Spencer.
    • HARMONIA MUNDI.
    • HMX-290244.45.
  • John Dowland

    My Lady Hunsdons puffe - almain for lute

    Performer: Robert Spencer.
    • HARMONIA MUNDI.
    • HMX-290244.45.
  • Robert Spencer

    Anon: Gray's Inn Masque

    • EMI.
    • EXX LP-2101.
  • John Dowland

    In darknesse let mee dwell [pub. in 'A musical banquet', 1610]

    Performer: James Bowman. Performer: Robert Spencer.
    • EMI.
    • EXX LP 2101.
  • Charles Mouton

    L' Oraison funebre de M Gaultier for lute

    Performer: Nigel North.
    • UEA.
    • LP-81704.
  • Andrew Manze, John Toll & Nigel North

    BIAGIO MARINI- Sonata Basso e Violino Op. 22

    • HARMONIA MUNDI.
    • HMU-907175.
  • Alessandro Piccinini

    Toccata no. 10

    Performer: Nigel North.
    • ARCANA.
    • ARCANA-A6.
  • Alessandro Piccinini

    Chiaccona in partite variate for chitarrone

    Performer: Nigel North.
    • ARCANA.
    • ARCANA-A6.
  • Johann Sebastian Bach

    Partita no. 2 in D minor BWV.1004 for violin solo

    Performer: Nigel North.
    • LINN RECORDS.
    • CKD-300.

Broadcasts

  • Sat 5 Apr 2008 13:00
  • Sun 12 Jan 2014 14:00

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