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The Singing Tuba: Expanding the Voice of the Low Brass

Presented by Justin Benavidez — Tuba

Justin Benavidez is an acclaimed tuba soloist, chamber musician, and educator, currently serving as Professor of Tuba and Euphonium at the Eastman School of Music.

The Lute: A 400th Anniversary Tribute to John Downland

Presented by Paul O’Dette

Come to an extraordinary lute lecture-performance by Paul O’Dette, Professor of Lute and Director of Early Music at the Eastman School of Music and Artistic Co-Director of the Boston Early Music Festival. This afternoon will focus on the music of John Dowland, English Renaissance composer, lutenist, and singer, and the 400th anniversary of his death in 1626. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear Paul O’Dette, “the clearest case of genius ever to touch his instrument.” (Toronto Globe and Mail)