Spirit of the Lake Community Arts

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<p fr-original-style="color:rgb(34, 34, 34);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:small;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;margin:0px;line-height:1.5;box-sizing:inherit;" style="color:rgb(34, 34, 34);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:small;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;margin:0px;line-height:1.5;box-sizing:inherit;">&quot;Courante&quot; French Baroque Lute Duets Featuring Lutenists Edward Martin and Thomas Walker Saturday, April 25, 2026 7:00 PM (Doors at 6:30 PM) Admission: $15 Adults | Students Free Spirit of the Lake Community Arts 5401 E Superior Street, Duluth MN 55804An intimate evening of rarely heard French Baroque lute music performed on handcrafted Baroque lutes by Duluth maker Daniel Larson. &ldquo;Courante&rdquo; features elegant and expressive duets from 17th-century France, showcasing the delicate textures and refined beauty of this seldom-performed repertoire.Whether you are new to early music or a longtime listener, this performance offers a rare opportunity to experience the subtle artistry of the French Baroque lute. About the ArtistsEdward Martin has over 30 years of performing and teaching experience in the U.S. and Europe. A specialist in Renaissance and Baroque lute and vihuela, he served as Adjunct Professor of Lute at the College of Saint Scholastica in Duluth for more than three decades. He has performed internationally and recorded extensively, earning critical acclaim for his work in early music. Thomas Walker began classical guitar at age ten and turned to the lute in 1992. He has performed with several early music ensembles, including Ensemble Polaris and the Rose Ensemble, and frequently collaborates with fellow lutenists throughout the region. He currently serves as treasurer for the Lute Society of America. What You&rsquo;ll Experience<ul data-end="1735" data-start="1543" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li data-end="1589" data-start="1543" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Rarely performed French Baroque lute duets</li><li data-end="1654" data-start="1590" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Historically informed performance on handcrafted instruments</li><li data-end="1735" data-start="1655" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">A deeper appreciation for the beauty and nuance of 17th-century French music</li></ul>Join us for an evening of elegance, intimacy, and musical discovery. Accessible parking is available on N 54th Ave E. If you will need elevator access, please plan to enter through the 54th Ave door and contact us in advance via email: programming@spiritofthelakearts.org so we can assist you. Please note there are two steps into the Sanctuary even after using the elevator. 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Hello <span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{firstname}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-chip " fr-original-style="" style="background-color: rgb(248, 248, 255); border: 1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255); border-radius: 4px; color: rgb(42, 42, 196); padding: 1px 8px; font-size: 11px; display: inline-block; margin: 0px; overflow-wrap: anywhere; user-select: none; box-sizing: inherit;">First name <span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{lastname}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-chip " fr-original-style="" style="background-color: rgb(248, 248, 255); border: 1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255); border-radius: 4px; color: rgb(42, 42, 196); padding: 1px 8px; font-size: 11px; display: inline-block; margin: 0px; overflow-wrap: anywhere; user-select: none; box-sizing: inherit;">Last name, Thank you for reserving your ticket(s) to attend &quot;Courante&quot; French Baroque Lute Duets held at Spirit of the Lake Community Arts!&nbsp; &quot;Courante&quot;French Baroque Lute Duets Featuring Lutenists Edward Martin and Thomas Walker Saturday, April 25, 2026 7:00 PM (Doors at 6:30 PM) Spirit of the Lake Community Arts 5401 E Superior Street, Duluth MN 55804 Accessible parking is available on N 54th Ave E. If you will need elevator access, please plan to enter through the 54th Ave door and contact us in advance via email: programming@spiritofthelakearts.org so we can assist you. Please note there are two steps into the Sanctuary even after using the elevator. We appreciate your patience as we continue upgrades to better serve all community members. Kayla Krasseltprogramming@spiritofthelakearts.org218-721-4236

<p style="font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;margin:0px;line-height:1.5;box-sizing:inherit;max-width:100%">"Courante" French Baroque Lute Duets Featuring Lutenists Edward Martin and Thomas Walker Saturday, April 25, 2026 7:00 PM (Doors at 6:30 PM) Admission: $15 Adults | Students Free Spirit of the Lake Community Arts 5401 E Superior Street, Duluth MN 55804An intimate evening of rarely heard French Baroque lute music performed on handcrafted Baroque lutes by Duluth maker Daniel Larson. “Courante” features elegant and expressive duets from 17th-century France, showcasing the delicate textures and refined beauty of this seldom-performed repertoire.Whether you are new to early music or a longtime listener, this performance offers a rare opportunity to experience the subtle artistry of the French Baroque lute. About the ArtistsEdward Martin has over 30 years of performing and teaching experience in the U.S. and Europe. A specialist in Renaissance and Baroque lute and vihuela, he served as Adjunct Professor of Lute at the College of Saint Scholastica in Duluth for more than three decades. He has performed internationally and recorded extensively, earning critical acclaim for his work in early music. Thomas Walker began classical guitar at age ten and turned to the lute in 1992. He has performed with several early music ensembles, including Ensemble Polaris and the Rose Ensemble, and frequently collaborates with fellow lutenists throughout the region. He currently serves as treasurer for the Lute Society of America. What You’ll Experience<ul><li>Rarely performed French Baroque lute duets</li><li>Historically informed performance on handcrafted instruments</li><li>A deeper appreciation for the beauty and nuance of 17th-century French music</li></ul>Join us for an evening of elegance, intimacy, and musical discovery. Accessible parking is available on N 54th Ave E. If you will need elevator access, please plan to enter through the 54th Ave door and contact us in advance via email: programming@spiritofthelakearts.org so we can assist you. Please note there are two steps into the Sanctuary even after using the elevator. We appreciate your patience as we continue upgrades to better serve all community members. <p style="box-sizing:inherit;width:531.734px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:0.5px;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;margin:0px;line-height:1.5;max-width:100%">**When completing your registration form you will have the option to provide an additional donation to support the upkeep of Zeffy. We choose to fundraise on this platform because it allows us to receive 100% of your gift (all transaction fees are covered by Zeffy). To opt out of this voluntary donation to Zeffy, simply use the drop down arrow on the form to select "other" and then enter $0.   <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1772566073/wysiwyg/qwkcbrdg4rwjskfkorap.jpg" style="width:600px;display:block;vertical-align:top;margin:5px auto;text-align:center;position:relative;cursor:pointer;padding:0px 1px;user-select:none;box-sizing:inherit;max-width:100%" /> <p style="font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;margin:0px;line-height:1.5;box-sizing:inherit;max-width:100%">Check out all our upcoming classes and events at Spirit of the Lake Community Arts<div><div><div><div><div><div></div></div></div></div></div></div>

Spirit of the Lake Community Arts

“Courante” French Baroque Lute Duets

5401 E Superior St

General admission

$15

Student Admission

Free