Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of John Dowland's timeless compositions with "Dowland: Shadows," a captivating album released in 2014. This exquisite collection features a unique blend of Dowland's original songs and lute music, masterfully arranged and performed by Swiss guitarist Christoph Denoth. The album showcases a diverse range of Dowland's works, from the hauntingly beautiful "Flow, my tears, fall from your springs" to the evocative "Mr. Dowland's Midnight."
"Dowland: Shadows" is a testament to the enduring appeal of John Dowland's music, which continues to captivate audiences centuries after its creation. The album's chamber-style arrangements, featuring voice, saxophone, baroque cello, and guitar, bring a fresh perspective to Dowland's compositions, highlighting their intricate melodies and harmonies. The result is a mesmerizing journey through the Renaissance era, filled with melancholic beauty and profound musicality.
The album's 50-minute duration is divided into 12 tracks, each offering a unique interpretation of Dowland's songs. From the delicate "Go, crystal tears" to the stirring "In Darkness Let Me Dwell," every piece on the album is a testament to Dowland's genius and Denoth's skillful arrangements. The album's release on the Profil label, with catalog number PH14011, ensures high-quality production and presentation, making it a valuable addition to any classical music enthusiast's collection.
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Tracks
Book of Songs, Book 1: Go, crystal tears (arr. for voice, saxophone, baroque cello and guitar)Anonymous, John Dowland, Sarah Maria Sun, Jochen Feucht, Werner Matzke, Friedemann Wuttke
Book of Songs, Book 1: Can she excuse my wrongs, P. 42John Dowland, Sarah Maria Sun, Werner Matzke, Friedemann Wuttke
Mr. Dowland's Midnight, P. 99John Dowland, Friedemann Wuttke, Werner Matzke
Book of Songs, Book 1: Come again, sweet love doth now invite (arr. for voice, saxophone, baroque cello and guitar)Anonymous, John Dowland, Sarah Maria Sun, Jochen Feucht, Werner Matzke, Friedemann Wuttke
Book of Songs, Book 2: Flow, my tears, fall from your springs (arr. for voice, saxophone, baroque cello and guitar)Anonymous, John Dowland, Sarah Maria Sun, Jochen Feucht, Werner Matzke, Friedemann Wuttke
Dowland ShadowsJochen Feucht
Book of Songs, Book 2: I saw my lady weep (arr. for voice, saxophone and guitar)Anonymous, John Dowland, Sarah Maria Sun, Jochen Feucht, Friedemann Wuttke
Book of Songs, Book 2: Fine Knacks for LadiesJohn Dowland, Sarah Maria Sun, Werner Matzke, Friedemann Wuttke
Book of Songs, Book 1: Come, heavy sleepJohn Dowland, Werner Matzke, Friedemann Wuttke
Book of Songs, Book 1: Now, O Now I Needs Must Part (arr. for saxophone and guitar)Anonymous, John Dowland, Jochen Feucht, Friedemann Wuttke
Book of Songs, Book 4, "A Pilgrimes Solace": In Darkness Let Me Dwell (arr. for voice, saxophone, baroque cello and guitar)Anonymous, John Dowland, Sarah Maria Sun, Jochen Feucht, Werner Matzke, Friedemann Wuttke
Melancholy Galliard, P. 25John Dowland, Friedemann Wuttke, Werner Matzke
Book of Songs, Book 3: Weep you no more, sad fountainsJohn Dowland, Sarah Maria Sun, Werner Matzke