Amidst the Shades in Beaune: Baroque Opera

The ‘Amidst the Shades’ festival presents an enchanting evening of Elizabethan music, highlighting the poignant works of John Dowland. This event features Welsh soprano Ruby Hughes, known for her rare performances in France, accompanied by the skilled lutenist Jonas Nordberg. Together, they will explore the themes of love and melancholy that pervade Dowland’s compositions. Set in the historical Chapelle des Jacobins in Beaune, this 1 hour and 15 minute concert will take the audience on a sensitive musical journey. Attendees can enjoy free seating as they immerse themselves in beautifully crafted melodies that echo the shadows of emotion and longing. This festival offers a notable opportunity for lovers of baroque music to engage with the art form in its most somber yet captivating state.