Dive into the enchanting world of Renaissance romance with Ake Leven's "Elizabethan Love Songs." Released on September 1, 2014, under the Swedish Society label, this captivating collection offers a unique blend of historical charm and timeless emotion. Spanning just 35 minutes, the album is a concise yet rich exploration of love and longing through the lens of Elizabethan-era music.
Ake Leven's renditions of classic pieces like "Come Again, Sweet Love Doth Now Invite" and "Flow Not So Fast Ye Fountains" showcase his ability to breathe new life into centuries-old melodies. The tracklist is a carefully curated selection of love songs, each telling a story of passion, heartache, and devotion. From the playful "Fine Knacks for Ladies" to the poignant "Woeful Heart," Leven's voice and musicianship transport you to a bygone era, making each song a miniature masterpiece.
Whether you're a fan of early music or simply appreciate the beauty of well-crafted love songs, "Elizabethan Love Songs" is a delightful addition to any music lover's collection. Ake Leven's dedication to authenticity and his nuanced performances make this album a standout in the realm of historical music.
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Tracks
Fine knacks for ladies : No. 12, Fine Knacks for LadiesAke Leven, John Dowland, Alice Babs, Musica Holmiæ
Come, PhillisAke Leven, Thomas Ford, Alice Babs, Rolf La Fleur
What if I Seek for Love: What If I Seek for LoveAke Leven, Robert Jones, Alice Babs, Musica Holmiæ
On a TimeAke Leven, John Attey, Alice Babs, Musica Holmiæ
When Laura SmilesAke Leven, Philip Rosseter, Alice Babs, Musica Holmiæ
Musicke of Sundrie Kindes: Faire, sweet, cruell: Faire, Sweet, CruellAke Leven, Thomas Ford, Alice Babs
Booke of Ayres, Book 3: Shall I Come, Sweet Love, to Thee?Ake Leven, Thomas Campion, Alice Babs
Dear, if you change, I'll never choose again: No. 7, Dear, If You ChangeAke Leven, John Dowland, Alice Babs, Musica Holmiæ
Come again, sweet love doth now invite: No. 17, Come Again, Sweet Love Doth Now InviteAke Leven, John Dowland, Alice Babs, Rolf La Fleur
Flow not so fast ye fountains: No. 2, Flow Not So Fast Ye FountainsAke Leven, John Dowland, Alice Babs, Musica Holmiæ
Sweet nymph, come to thy lover: No. 11, Sweet Nymph, Come to Thy LoverAke Leven, Thomas Morley, Alice Babs
Where she her sacred bowre adornes: Here She Her Sacred Bower AdornesAke Leven, Thomas Campion, Alice Babs, Musica Holmiæ
Woeful heart: No. 16, Woeful HeartAke Leven, John Dowland, Alice Babs, Rolf La Fleur
If She Forsakes MeAke Leven, Philip Rosseter, Alice Babs
Why dost thou turn away?: Why Dost Thou Turn Away?Ake Leven, Giles Earle, Alice Babs, Musica Holmiæ
Go to Bed, Sweet MuseAke Leven, Robert Jones, Alice Babs, Rolf La Fleur
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