Rosemary Hodgson, one of Australia’s finest lute players, presents a magical afternoon of lute music in the excellent acoustics of Yandoit Cultural next month.

The lute, an instrument of quiet contemplation, explores both sound and silence in this charming program.  The concert will feature works by Philip Rosseter, Robert Johnson and John Dowland.

Some of Rosemary’s music will be played on a 16th century lute.

An Australian lutenist, Hodgson maintains a vibrant career as soloist and chamber musician. She has established an international reputation for outstanding concert presentations and solo lute recordings of captivating subtlety.

A graduate of Melbourne University studying with John Griffiths, she completed her post graduate studies at the Royal College of Music London, with Jakob Lindberg. 

With a strong passion for music education, in 2019, Rosemary curated the inaugural Four Winds Lute School in Bermagui NSW, and in 2024 launched the Melbourne international Lute Festival in her hometown. 

She is a founding member of world-renowned period instrument ensemble La Compania and teaches lute at the University of Melbourne, Conservatorium of Music.

Where & When: Sunday April 6^th, at 3.00pm, at Yandoit Cultural-the old church in the bush, Uniting Church Rd, off High St, Yandoit.

Cost:  Suggested donation- $20/15  Bookings: https://yandoitcultural.org/bookings/

Jakob Lindberg will perform at Stanbridge Hall at Christ Church, Daylesford on Saturday, April 13 at 2.30pm.

Celebrated for his profound musicality and virtuosity, Swedish lute master JakobLindberg will present an intimate performance on the noble lute and stunning theorbo.

Accompanying slumbers and rousing celebrations of the kings and queens of Europe venture through the royal courts of the 17th-century in this unmissable program.

This rare event explores the great works of the English, French and Italian baroque with music by John Dowland, Robert Johnson, Alessandro Piccinini, Giovanni Kapsperger, Robert Ballard and Robert de Visee.

Combined with the haunting folk melodies of Scotland, in the abundant acoustic of Stanbridge Hall, explore a fascinating time in European history in the hands of the world’s greatest lutenist.

Jakob Lindberg read music at Stockholm University and studied lute and guitar at the Royal College of Music, London. Towards the end of his studies he decided to focus on renaissance and baroque music and is now one of the most prolific performers in this field.

Jakob has made numerous recordings for BIS Records, many of which are pioneering in that they present a wide range of music on CD for the first time, he has also brought Scottish lute music to public attention, demonstrated the beauty of the Italian repertoire for chitarrone and recorded chamber music by Vivaldi, Haydn, Boccherini and more, on period instruments.

An active continuo player on the theorbo and arch lute, Jakob has worked with many well-known English ensembles, it is however, particularly through his live solo performances, that he has become known as one of the finest lutenists in the world today.

Those keen to make the performance can visit the Christ Church Concerts Facebook page for more information