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Theorbo player Andrew Flory will soon be performing onstage in Pleasanton, as part of the Trinity Concert Series arriving at Trinity Lutheran Church next Friday evening.
For those not well-versed in the sounds of 17th-century Italy and France, a theorbo is a plucked string instrument with a long neck extension in the lute family. Such an instrument offers a unique experience for modern listeners to historically accurate sounds and experiences. Shakespeare identified lute instruments as vessels with enough power to transform listeners into a state of ecstasy, representing the magic and power of music.
Based in Rochester, N.Y., Flory has gained a reputation as a seasoned theorbo player, classically trained guitarist, lutenist, and educator. He received his Doctor of Musical Arts in classical guitar performance from the Eastman School of Music in his hometown, his Master of Music degree from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, and his Bachelor of Music degree from the University of Arkansas.
Flory’s set attests to the aged style of the instrument, saying, “My solo theorbo program features music by Alessandro Piccinini (1566-1638), G.G. Kapsberger (1580-1651), and Robert de Visee (1655-1732)” in an announcement from Trinity Lutheran.
“As a multi-instrumentalist and Early music specialist, Andrew captivates audiences around the world with his colorful and nuanced musicality in his repertoire that spans over 500 years across many instruments,” church reps added.
Flory offers a combined guitar and theorbo program in addition to his solo theorbo performance to allow listeners to hear the theorbo paired with classical guitar works.
“Your listeners at Trinity would experience the wide stylistic differences of 17th century Italian and French theorbo repertoire and will feel the power and nuance that the theorbo offers,” Flory stated.
“I think his performance will be extraordinary. He’s obviously terrifically well-trained, Eastman School of Music etc. And performing on theorbo is already extremely unusual. I’ll be there,” Dwight Stone, minister of worship and music at Trinity Lutheran Church, told the Pleasanton Weekly.
The concert is set for next Friday (Aug. 16) from 7-8:30 p.m. at the church at 1225 Hopyard Road. A contribution of $20 is requested for adults, $5 for students, children are free. However, Stone noted that no one will be turned away for lack of funds.
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