In 1594, the job of royal lutenist to Queen Elizabeth I became available. John Dowland did not get the job, allegedly for being Catholic. But did Queen Elizabeth listen to his compositions or even play them? Come and find out! Special musical recital with art at Christ Church in New Bern, NC on Friday January 10th, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. Reprise on Sunday March 2nd, 2025 at the HIPster Reception during the HIP Festival. Tamsin Simmill, voice; Salomé Sandoval, voice, lute and the curator of this program.