Parish House Baroque
Colorado Springs’ Early Music Ensemble

Join us for a season of extraordinary music, acclaimed guest artists, beloved traditions, and historically informed performances that bring the beauty and brilliance of the Baroque era to life.

From the intimate sounds of Dowland and his contemporaries to the festive splendor of a Baroque Christmas at Glen Eyrie, from the court of Frederick the Great to the legends of mythological heroines, each program offers a unique opportunity to experience the artistry, passion, and storytelling that make Baroque music so compelling.

Season Performances

The Passions of Musicke: The Humours of Dowland and His Contemporaries
July 10, 2026

A New Proclamation
September 12–13, 2026

Sanssouci: The Court of Frederick the Great
October 24–25, 2026

Angels and Shepherds: A Baroque Christmas
November 28, 2026

Twelfth Night
January 5, 2027

Happy Hour Concert
January 8, 2027

The Colors of Carnevale
February 27–28, 2027

Myths and Heroines
April 24–25, 2027

Join us for a season filled with beauty, discovery, and unforgettable music.

The Passions of Musicke: The Humours of Dowland and His Contemporaries

Friday, July 10, 2026 at 5:30 p.m.
Peel House at First Lutheran Church

Characterized by introspective and doleful poetry and richly chromatic and soulful melodies, the music of John Dowland and his contemporaries reflects not only the Elizabethan craze for melancholy, but also their concept of the bodily “humours” and how music—both vocal and instrumental—affects them. Featuring lutenist Keith Barnhart along with the musicians of Parish House Baroque, stir your own passions with this intimate concert of lute songs, consort music, and dances that defined the English musical landscape at the turn of the 17th century.