A Sound So Melting: The Early Irish Harp at England’s Tudor Court

Come experience a reconstruction of the Tudor sound world: Harper James Ruff plays music by Henry VIII himself, Irish songs referenced by Shakespeare next to those by Dowland, and a collection of ancient laments contrasted with modern pavanes arranged by Queen Elizabeth II’s Irish harper, Cormack MacDermott. Free and open to the public. Date: October 28, 2023 Time: 8:00 p.m. Location: Skinner Hall of Music, Vassar College