Iestyn Davies (counter-tenor) with Fretwork (viols)

Fretwork – viols
Richard Boothby
Emilia Benjamin
Joanna Levine
Sam Stadlen
Jonathan Rees

with Iesten Davies

“It soars, it shines, and it leaves listeners grasping for words. (His voice) was as good as you are likely to hear, ever” said The Observer of the astonishing voice of countertenor Iestyn Davies.

You can hear his astounding voice when he joins forces with the acclaimed early music ensemble Fretwork to explore one of the most poignant byways of 17th century music – the repertoire for countertenor and viols. The result is like a glimpse into the human heart: sometimes anguished, sometime joyous, but always beautiful and sung with profound commitment by one of the greatest voices of our time.

Programme

Orlando Gibbons – In Nomine III 
– What is our life? 
– 3-part Fantasy No. 1 
– In Nomine I 
– O Lord, in thy wrath  
Nico Muhly – Slow  
Gibbons –  Nay let me weep 
– Ne’er let the sun 
– Yet if that age 
INTERVAL
Gibbons – In Nomine II  
– 2-part Fantasy No. 1  
– Now each flowery bank of May  
– 2-part Fantasy No. 2  
– The Silver Swan  
Muhly – My Days