Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of Renaissance music with John Dowland's "Lachrimae or Seven Tears," released on Linn Records in 2016. This captivating album offers a collection of pavanes and galliards, showcasing Dowland's mastery of the lute and his profound ability to evoke deep emotions through his compositions. Spanning 57 minutes, the album is a journey through the intricacies of medieval music, featuring 21 tracks that range from the mournful "Lachrimae antiquae" to the lively galliards dedicated to notable figures of the time. Dowland's signature piece, "Flow My Tears," is subtly woven into the fabric of these compositions, adding a layer of melancholic beauty. Whether you're a seasoned enthusiast of early music or a curious newcomer, this album provides a rich and rewarding listening experience, highlighting the enduring legacy of one of the most influential composers of the Renaissance period.
2016 Linn Records2016 Linn Records
Tracks
Lachrimae or Seven Tears: I. Lachrimae antiquaeJohn Dowland, Phantasm, Elizabeth Kenny
Lachrimae or Seven Tears: II. Lachrimae antiquae novaeJohn Dowland, Phantasm, Elizabeth Kenny
Lachrimae or Seven Tears: III. Lachrimae gementesJohn Dowland, Phantasm, Elizabeth Kenny
Lachrimae or Seven Tears: IV. Lachrimae tristesJohn Dowland, Phantasm, Elizabeth Kenny
Lachrimae or Seven Tears: V. Lachrimae coactaeJohn Dowland, Phantasm, Elizabeth Kenny
Lachrimae or Seven Tears: VI. Lachrimae amantisJohn Dowland, Phantasm, Elizabeth Kenny
Lachrimae or Seven Tears: VII. Lachrimae veraeJohn Dowland, Phantasm, Elizabeth Kenny
Lachrimae or Seven Tears: VIII. Mr Nicholas Gryffith his GalliardJohn Dowland, Phantasm, Elizabeth Kenny
Lachrimae or Seven Tears: IX. Sir John Souch his GalliardJohn Dowland, Phantasm, Elizabeth Kenny
Lachrimae or Seven Tears: X. Semper Dowland semper DolensJohn Dowland, Phantasm, Elizabeth Kenny
Lachrimae or Seven Tears: XI. Mr Giles Hoby his GalliardJohn Dowland, Phantasm, Elizabeth Kenny
Lachrimae or Seven Tears: XII. The King of Denmark's GalliardJohn Dowland, Phantasm, Elizabeth Kenny
Lachrimae or Seven Tears: XIII. Mr Bucton his GalliardJohn Dowland, Phantasm, Elizabeth Kenny
Lachrimae or Seven Tears: XIV. The Earl of Essex GalliardJohn Dowland, Phantasm, Elizabeth Kenny
Lachrimae or Seven Tears: XV. Captain Piper his GalliardJohn Dowland, Phantasm, Elizabeth Kenny
Lachrimae or Seven Tears: XVI. Mr Henry Noell his GalliardJohn Dowland, Phantasm, Elizabeth Kenny
Lachrimae or Seven Tears: XVII. Mr Thomas Collier his Galliard with Two TreblesJohn Dowland, Phantasm, Elizabeth Kenny
Lachrimae or Seven Tears: XVIII. Sir Henry Umpton's FuneralJohn Dowland, Phantasm, Elizabeth Kenny
Lachrimae or Seven Tears: XIX. Mr George Whitehead his AlmanJohn Dowland, Phantasm, Elizabeth Kenny
Lachrimae or Seven Tears: XX. Mrs Nichols's AlmanJohn Dowland, Phantasm, Elizabeth Kenny
Lachrimae or Seven Tears: XXI. Mr John Langton's PavanJohn Dowland, Phantasm, Elizabeth Kenny
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