Rosemary Hodgson maintains a vibrant career as one of Australia's leading lutenists.

Specialising in the performance of historic guitars and lutes, she is regularly engaged in major festivals and concert series throughout Australia and abroad.

Rosemary is a dedicated teacher of the lute and related instruments and also conducts workshops and Master classes in historic performance practice.

In addition to free-lance continuo playing, Rosemary is a member of Duo Seria, Rosa Mundi and La Compañía. Her latest release, Forlorn Hope Fancy — renaissance dances and fantasies for lute — is her solo debut on the ABC Classics label and has received stunning reviews.
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concert updates — details of Rosemary's concerts in 2012 have been posted.

La Compañía — has an exciting year ahead as they continue their relationship with MRC for their fourth concert series (further details here)
  • Don't miss the launch of their latest recording – a new CD of Portuguese Renaissance music featuring Soprano Siobhan Stagg, at their April concert!
  • La Compañía are thrilled to be invited to Germany to play at the Tage Alter Musik Regensburg in May
Rosa Mundi tour — UK soprano, Sophia Brumfitt and Rosemary continue their cross-continental relationship with an Australian tour of their latest program Domestic Divas, this September. Featuring concerts in Bellawongarah, Albury, Wagga Wagga and Melbourne, the acclaimed duo also look forward to being artists in residence at the Bundanon Trust.

photo: Sonja Michelini