Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Renaissance music with "My Favorite Dowland," a captivating collection of lute compositions by the renowned English composer and lutenist, John Dowland. Released on May 19, 2014, via the esteemed label Harmonia Mundi, this album offers a rich tapestry of medieval melodies that transport you to a bygone era of elegance and sophistication.
Spanning a duration of 1 hour and 25 minutes, this album features a diverse array of pieces, including pavans, galliards, and fantasies, each showcasing Dowland's mastery of the lute and his unique ability to evoke a sense of longing and introspection. From the hauntingly beautiful "Lachrimae" to the lively "The Frog Galliard," every track is a testament to Dowland's compositional genius and his enduring influence on the world of classical music.
The album includes both well-known works and hidden gems, such as the bonus tracks "Sweet Robyne," "Captaine Digorie Piper his Galliard," and "Mignarda." Whether you're a seasoned enthusiast of medieval music or a curious newcomer, "My Favorite Dowland" promises an unforgettable journey through the exquisite sounds of the Renaissance.
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Tracks
My Lady Hunnsdon's Puffe, P 54John Dowland, Paul O'Dette
The Shoemaker's Wife. A Toy, P 58John Dowland, Paul O'Dette
La Mia Barbara, P 95John Dowland, Paul O'Dette
Sir John Smith, his Almain, P 47John Dowland, Paul O'Dette
A Fancy, P 6John Dowland, Paul O'Dette
Sir John Langton, his Pavin, P 14John Dowland, Paul O'Dette
The King of Denmark, his Galliard, P 40John Dowland, Paul O'Dette
The Frog Galliard, P 23aJohn Dowland, Thomas Morley, Paul O'Dette
Lachrimae, P 15John Dowland, Paul O'Dette
Galliard to Lachrimae, P 46John Dowland, Paul O'Dette
Fantasie, P 1aJohn Dowland, Paul O'Dette
Forlorne Hope Fancye, P 3John Dowland, Paul O'Dette
The collected Lute Music of John Dowland: Forlorne Hope Fancye, P 2John Dowland, Paul O'Dette
The Right Honourable Robert, Earl of Essex, his Galliard, P 42aJohn Dowland, Paul O'Dette
A Coye Joye, P 80John Dowland, Paul O'Dette
Mrs Vaux's Gigge, P 57John Dowland, Paul O'Dette
Mrs Winter's Jump, P 55John Dowland, Paul O'Dette
The Right Honourable the Lady Cliftons Spirit, P 45John Dowland, Paul O'Dette
Wallsingham, P 67John Dowland, Paul O'Dette
The collected Lute Music of John Dowland: A Fancy, P 5John Dowland, Paul O'Dette
A Pavin, P 18John Dowland, Paul O'Dette
The most sacred Queene Elizabeth, her Galliard, P 41John Dowland, Paul O'Dette
Semper Dowland semper dolens, P 9John Dowland, Paul O'Dette
Sweet Robyne, P 70 - Bonus TrackJohn Dowland, Paul O'Dette
The collected Lute Music of John Dowland: Captaine Digorie Piper his Galliard, P 19 - Bonus TrackJohn Dowland, Paul O'Dette
Mignarda, P 34 - Bonus TrackJohn Dowland, Paul O'Dette