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| Countertenor: Joe Levy "CAST A SHEEP'S EYE" 16th & 17th Century Love Songs Piano: Konstantinos Terzakis 'The Hall' Stepcote Hill - Friday 27 May Cygnet Theatre Friars Gate - Wednesday 1 June St Nicholas Priory The Mint - Thur/Fri 9/10 June St Lawrence Chapel Ashburton - Sunday 24 July St Mary Magdalene Taunton - Saturday 30 July |
‘Cast A Sheep’s Eye’, meaning to give an amorous glance, brings to life love songs from 16th and 17th Century England. Join countertenor Joe Levy accompanied on the piano by conductor Konstantinos Terzakis, for an evening of music from across the Renaissance and Baroque periods. This includes works by Purcell, Dowland and Morley, as well as many that rarely get performed but are treasures nonetheless.
You will hear not only about the songs themselves and their composers, but also the world in which they were created. Music is a reflection of people’s hopes and fears and so through this concert you will learn more about life in 16th and 17th Century England. These are events not to be missed in some of the South West’s most beautiful and interesting buildings, from the ancient St Nicholas’ Priory in Exeter, to the glorious St Lawrence Chapel in Ashburton.
You can find out more about the tour on my website here - joelevymusic.com/live/
About Joe Levy
Joe is a countertenor and baritone with a passion for both classical and contemporary music. He originally trained as a classical violinist, before focusing more on singing. He has a particular interest in Baroque music, as well as Soul and Folk at a more contemporary level. He has performed both in choirs and as a soloist.
Originally trained as a violinist, Joe began singing in choirs before becoming a classical countertenor. In particular, he has a passion for Baroque and early music, performing Purcell and Handel alongside Mediaeval hymns in Middle English, and 17th Century folk songs. This said, he has always preferred a diverse repertoire, singing both as a countertenor and a baritone across various musical genres. This extends beyond classical singing and encompasses styles as varied as soul, jazz and folk. Joe considers the likes of Aretha Franklin, Amy Winehouse and Dusty Springfield among his greatest influences in his contemporary singing, though his full range of influences is much greater than this.
After growing up in London Joe moved to Exeter in 2012 to study Archaeology and Anthropology and has lived here ever since. The historic setting of the city and the dramatic land and seascapes surrounding it have heavily influenced him creatively. He often interweaves history and storytelling into his performances, giving audiences an insight into the world in which each song was created. Outside of performing Joe teaches singing at the Cygnet Theatre, a venue he works with closely and hs sung in several concerts there.
Recently appointed Assistant Conductor of the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (2022/23) and selected conductor at the Klangspuren Festival 2021 (Austria) under the Internationale Ensemble Modern Akademie, Konstantinos Terzakis has been based in the United Kingdom since 2019 where he has bolstered his education in conducting and collaborated professionally with a diverse range of ensembles and orchestras.
He completed his Master’s of Music in orchestral conducting with Martyn Brabbins, Garry Walker and Alasdair Mitchell, having been awarded a full scholarship by the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. He was awarded the Hugh S. Roberton Prize for Orchestral Conducting and the second prize of th 4th International Composer Award of Vienna. Alongside his studies, he has expanded his training in Ballet conducting with Richard Honner.
He has been awarded the first prize of the 9th National Conducting Competition of Michalis Economou and has been a finalist in the Lanyi Conducting Competition and the 1st Conducting Competition of the Athens State Orchestra.
Examples of other significant collaborations include the Ergon Ensemble, Red Note ensemble, Michalis Paraskakis' TETTTIX ensemble in Athens, the Greek Radio Symphony Orchestra, Greek Radio Contemporary Orchestra and Athens Symphony Orchestra.
Joe is a countertenor and baritone with a passion for both classical and contemporary music. He originally trained as a classical violinist, before focusing more on singing. He has a particular interest in Baroque music, as well as Soul and Folk at a more contemporary level. He has performed both in choirs and as a soloist.
Originally trained as a violinist, Joe began singing in choirs before becoming a classical countertenor. In particular, he has a passion for Baroque and early music, performing Purcell and Handel alongside Mediaeval hymns in Middle English, and 17th Century folk songs. This said, he has always preferred a diverse repertoire, singing both as a countertenor and a baritone across various musical genres. This extends beyond classical singing and encompasses styles as varied as soul, jazz and folk. Joe considers the likes of Aretha Franklin, Amy Winehouse and Dusty Springfield among his greatest influences in his contemporary singing, though his full range of influences is much greater than this.
After growing up in London Joe moved to Exeter in 2012 to study Archaeology and Anthropology and has lived here ever since. The historic setting of the city and the dramatic land and seascapes surrounding it have heavily influenced him creatively. He often interweaves history and storytelling into his performances, giving audiences an insight into the world in which each song was created. Outside of performing Joe teaches singing at the Cygnet Theatre, a venue he works with closely and hs sung in several concerts there.
About Konstantinos Terzakis
He completed his Master’s of Music in orchestral conducting with Martyn Brabbins, Garry Walker and Alasdair Mitchell, having been awarded a full scholarship by the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. He was awarded the Hugh S. Roberton Prize for Orchestral Conducting and the second prize of th 4th International Composer Award of Vienna. Alongside his studies, he has expanded his training in Ballet conducting with Richard Honner.
He has been awarded the first prize of the 9th National Conducting Competition of Michalis Economou and has been a finalist in the Lanyi Conducting Competition and the 1st Conducting Competition of the Athens State Orchestra.
Examples of other significant collaborations include the Ergon Ensemble, Red Note ensemble, Michalis Paraskakis' TETTTIX ensemble in Athens, the Greek Radio Symphony Orchestra, Greek Radio Contemporary Orchestra and Athens Symphony Orchestra.
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