Thomas Dunford

Lutenist Thomas Dunford has an unusually broad range of experiences as a solo recitalist, chamber player, and ensemble leader. He was a longtime member of Ensemble Marsyas, where his interests extended to jazz as well as classical music, and he directs the ensemble Jupiter, which he founded. Dunford's career as a recitalist has been international, and he is a familiar figure at European festivals. With the Eliza Consort, he made his recording debut, Byrd, Dowland: Ye Sacred Muses, in 2012. His solo debut, Dowland: Lachrimae, followed in 2013. Dunford was a member of Ensemble Marsyas, formed in 2011, and in 2018, he established the ensemble Jupiter. Dunford backed mezzo-soprano Lea Desandre on the albums Amazone and Eternal Heaven: Handel in 2021 and 2022, respectively.