Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Renaissance music with John Dowland's "Lachrimae," a timeless collection of compositions that showcase the composer's mastery and emotional depth. Released on Alpha Classics in 2013, this album spans a captivating 64 minutes, offering a rich tapestry of medieval melodies that resonate with both historical significance and enduring appeal.
Dowland, a luminary of the Elizabethan era, weaves a tapestry of sorrow and reflection through pieces like "Flow My Teares" and "Sorrow Stay," while "The King of Denmarke, His Galliard" and "Frog Galliard" inject a lively spirit into the collection. The album's centerpiece, "Lachrimæ," is a poignant pavane that encapsulates Dowland's ability to convey profound emotion through music.
From the hauntingly beautiful "Come Again" to the introspective "A Dream," each track is a testament to Dowland's compositional genius. "Dowland: Lachrimae" is not just an album; it's a journey through the Renaissance, a celebration of Dowland's enduring legacy, and a must-listen for anyone drawn to the elegance and depth of medieval music.
2016 Alpha Classics / Outhere Music France2012 Alpha
Tracks
PræludiumJohn Dowland, Thomas Dunford
Come AgainJohn Dowland, Thomas Dunford, Ruby Hugues, Reinoud Van Mechelen, Paul Agnew, Alain Buet
FortuneJohn Dowland, Thomas Dunford
The King of Denmarke, His GalliardJohn Dowland, Thomas Dunford
I Saw My Lady WeepeJohn Dowland, Thomas Dunford, Paul Agnew, Alain Buet
Flow My TearesJohn Dowland, Thomas Dunford, Ruby Hugues, Alain Buet
Semper Dowland, Semper DolensJohn Dowland, Thomas Dunford
Sorrow StayJohn Dowland, Thomas Dunford, Ruby Hugues, Alain Buet
Mellancoly GalliardJohn Dowland, Thomas Dunford
Can She ExcuseJohn Dowland, Thomas Dunford, Ruby Hugues, Reinoud Van Mechelen, Paul Agnew, Alain Buet
A DreamJohn Dowland, Thomas Dunford
Go Cristall TearesJohn Dowland, Thomas Dunford, Ruby Hugues, Reinoud Van Mechelen, Paul Agnew, Alain Buet
LachrimæJohn Dowland, Thomas Dunford
Frog GalliardJohn Dowland, Thomas Dunford
Now, O Now I Needs Must PartJohn Dowland, Thomas Dunford, Ruby Hugues, Reinoud Van Mechelen, Paul Agnew, Alain Buet