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Programme for 1st December 2006
The Haydn Lute Trio was formed in 2000 and has been delighting audiences since with its widely varied programmes featuring the 18th century Lute and Theorbo in ensemble.
Following the critically acclaimed ‘Lute Music for a Princess CD (on ASV Gaudeamus), the Trio have regularly featured in arts festival, music society and educational programmes.
Using period instruments and informed performance practice, the Haydn Lute Trio brings to life many treasures of the past and present programmes that will stimulate both new and familiar listeners.
David Parsons studied at the Royal College of Music as a pupil of Diana Poulton. Since his Wigmore Hall debut he has performed at many of the principal European Early Music events as well as touring in the USA.
His recent recordings include a critically acclaimed CD of Elizabethan Lute Music from Robert Dowland’s Varietie of Lute Lessons (Metronome) which was followed by the Haydn Lute Trio’s recording of 18th century German Galant chamber music (ASV). Most recently he has recorded a programme of Guitar Music and Songs by the Catalan guitarist and composer, Fernando Sor together with soprano Evelyn Tubb.
Lara James studied music and German at Bristol University, graduating with a first-class BA Hons and a PhD. Following further training in baroque violin at The Royal Conservatory, The Hague, and as a member of the European Union Baroque Orchestra, she now works regularly with the Academy of Ancient Music, the Haydn Lute Trio, and teaches violin at Wycombe Abbey.
Miguel Calvo, from Pamplona in Northern Spain, studied cello baroque cello with Alison McGillivray at the Guildhall school of music and drama in London. In addition he has participated in master classes with Jenny Ward-Clarke and Susan Sheppard and received his master’s degree in 2003.
Miguel is now much in demand on the London early music scene working in chamber groups and teaching in addition to performing regularly in Spain.
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