Nigel North, lute
Part of the Segovia Classical Guitar Series
Saturday, May 8, 2027 at 7:30pm CDT
Galvin Recital Hall
“Perhaps he is the greatest performer of the instrument of all time.”
—The Birmingham Post
British lutenist Nigel North has been sharing the music of the lute for over 50 years as a soloist, accompanist, ensemble musician, and educator. North discovered the lute in his teenage years and essentially taught himself to play. While still a student at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, North was appointed a professor of lute, a position he kept for 21 years. North has given lute solo recitals since 1977, as well as performances in operas, Baroque orchestras, chamber groups, and with singers. He published a continuo tutor in 1987 and has recorded various awarded albums of music by J. S. Bach, John Dowland, Henry Purcell, and others. In 1988 he founded the acclaimed ensemble Romanesca with Andrew Manze and John Toll, performing 17th century chamber music around the world for a decade. An enthusiastic teacher, North has been an educator at institutions including the Hochschule der Künste in Berlin, the Royal Conservatory in the Netherlands, and Indiana University, as well as master classes and workshops for the Lute Society of America, Toronto Conservatory of Music, Jerusalem Music Centre, and the Swedish Guitar and Lute Society.
Segovia Classical Guitar Series single tickets on sale Monday, August 3.
Mary B. Galvin Recital Hall
Address
70 Arts Circle Drive
Evanston, IL 60208
United States
About
Located in the Ryan Center for the Musical Arts, this 400-seat hall features a 40-foot glass wall offering views of Lake Michigan and the Chicago skyline. Undulating walls of Forest Stewardship Council–certified wood, covered with a thin layer of African moabi wood, provide optimal acoustics, and the hall is equipped with state-of-the-art sound and video equipment for recording.
