voice and guitar

Friends and colleagues for over twenty-five years, Ellen Hargis and Paul O’Dette bring an incomparable spirit of drama, vivid musical imagination and fun to their voice and lute collaborations.  Each performer is a virtuoso in his respective field. The artists’ mutual commitment to performance practice, avid interest in the undiscovered, and natural ability to communicate the essence of this intimate repertoire make their concerts uniquely memorable. The duo has toured around the globe, performing in Japan, Russia, Spain, France, Austria, England, Canada, and across the US.

The Hargis / O’Dette Duo has two recordings on the Noyse Productions label, in addition to dozens of collaborations on recordings with leading U.S. and European early music ensembles. The duo is featured as the Dowland example (Flow my tears) and the Caccini example in the new Norton Anthology.  Hear a sample by clicking on the picture.