The program "Songs of Midnight: English Renaissance" by the ensemble Brezel will transport you to the atmosphere of music from the 16th and 17th centuries. Ancient melodies for lute, harpsichord, and voice will resonate alongside vocal masterpieces by Dowland, Morley, and Byrd, creating a refined image of the era and its unique poetry. The musical evening at the "Rassvet" House of Culture with the program "Songs of Midnight: English Renaissance" promises to be an immersion into a unique layer of European culture. The ensemble Brezel draws on the heritage of the English school of the 16th and 17th centuries, when the country experienced a flourishing of polyphony, based on folk polyphony and the achievements of counterpoint masters. This period gave the world John Dowland, Thomas Morley, William Byrd, and other composers whose works have entered the golden fund of Renaissance music. The program is structured as a kind of guide to the musical culture of Shakespearean England. The audience will hear ancient dance melodies, compositions for lute and harpsichord, as well as poignant vocal miniatures. Central to the program is the work of John Dowland, a master of melancholic poetics. His songs "Flow My Tears", "Come Again", "In Darkness Let Me Dwell" have become symbols of the English Renaissance, preserving their freshness of sound and emotional depth to this day. Particular interest is drawn to the inclusion of harpsichord pieces by William Byrd and Thomas Morley in the program, demonstrating the richness of the English instrumental tradition. The combination of lute duets, vocal duets, and solo numbers allows for a panoramic picture of the musical life of the era. The ensemble Brezel brings together bright musicians: soprano Anastasia Bakulina, countertenor Fyodor Dodonov, lutenist Oleg Boyko, cellist Felix Antipov, and harpsichordist Anna Kuchina. Each of them has extensive experience in performing early music, participating in international festivals, and collaborating with leading ensembles in Europe. KudaGo features the current program for Moscow.