The King's Noyse

The King’s Noyse recreates the popular Renaissance violin band, fabulous entertainer of the rich and poor alike in 16th- and 17th-century Europe. The innovative fiddlers play on a set, or noyse, of Renassaince-style violins of all sizes, the only set of its kind in North America and crafted especially for this ensemble. Called a “first-rate period instrument group” by The New York Times, the core ensemble of five string players and soprano soloist Ellen Hargis is joined by Paul O’Dette, the most famous contemporary lutenist. The ensemble will perform the music of John Dowland. Renowned for its sad charms, Dowland’s music was popular during the Renaissance. His work reaches across the divide of the centuries to our deepest emotions.

Presentations at Calvin University

Renaissance Violin Band with Paul O'Dette, Lutenist and Ellen Hargis, Soprano
Part of the: January Series
Tuesday, January 28, 2003 12:30:00 PM
Covenant Fine Arts Center Auditorium