Dowland Works
“We called it Dowland Works because, well, it really does...”
In 2012, two of the world’s finest early musicians started a group to share their knowledge with the next generation. This was Jacob Heringman and Emma Kirkby. With their guidance, a club of young professionals was soon meeting to sing around a kitchen table.
Now, members of Dowland Works meet regularly to play together, give concerts, and keep the music alive.
Dowland Works: Senior
and Junior
In 2018 two long-time members of DW were invited to run a workshop for younger musicians. The event was such a hit that Dowland Youth Works was born.
DYW was formalised in 2020 with a simple mission statement: to introduce early music to young musicians and to coach, encourage and inspire them.
The Course
Every year we study lute song with eight or nine young musicians - singers and lutenists - over a two-and-a-half day residency.
If you like the sound of what we do, you can find out how to apply here