Upcoming Concert

**THE LOVE PROGRAM**
Sunday, May 31, 2026 · 3:00 PM
Live Oak Friends Meeting House
1318 West 26th Street · Houston, TX 77008

From courtly ballads to sacred songs to a poem by John Donne, this program explores the many faces of love as imagined across five centuries of music. Featuring works by Praetorius, Dowland, Henry VIII, Alfonso X of Castile, and others — played on instruments you may never have seen before.

*Donations welcome. No ticket required.*

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Lutenklang

Lutenklang — literally “sound of lutes” in German — is a Houston-based ensemble dedicated to the music of the Medieval and Renaissance periods. We perform music written for real life: for worship, for celebration, for dancing, and for telling stories about love, loss, and everything in between.

This music was never meant to sit behind glass. The notes were written down, but many details — how fast, how loud, which instruments — were left to the performers. Early musicians weren’t just interpreters; they were collaborators, shaping the music in the moment. That spirit of creativity and flexibility is still very much alive in what we do.

We perform quarterly concerts in intimate venues around Houston, and we welcome you to join us — to listen, to ask questions, and yes, to dance.

Future Performances

Lutenklang performs multiple times a year, each program built around a theme. Past and future themes include love, the seasons, sacred music, and the sounds of specific times and places — a medieval court, a Renaissance city, a village feast day.

Our concerts are casual and participatory. We introduce the instruments, explain the music, and invite questions and conversation after each performance. First-time listeners are as welcome as seasoned early music enthusiasts.

**Upcoming Concerts** *(check back for details as dates are confirmed)*

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Support Us

Lutenklang is a labor of love, sustained by the generosity of our audience and community. If you enjoy our concerts, please consider making a donation to help us continue bringing early music to Houston.

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