Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of John Dowland with "Dowland: The Collected Works," a monumental 12-disc compilation that spans over two and a half hours of exquisite medieval music. Released in 1997 by Decca Music Group Ltd., this comprehensive collection showcases the mastery of one of the most renowned composers of the Elizabethan era.
The album is a treasure trove of Dowland's most celebrated works, featuring all three of his published books of songs, along with a wealth of instrumental pieces and consorts. The First Booke of Songes, 1597, opens the collection with its hauntingly beautiful melodies, including "Unquiet thoughts" and "Come away, come sweet love." The Second Booke of Songes, 1600, and Third Booke of Songes, 1603, continue the journey with equally captivating compositions, such as "Flow my tears" and "Time stands still."
Performed by the esteemed Consort of Musicke under the direction of Anthony Rooley, this collection benefits from meticulous scholarship and exquisite musicianship. The ensemble's delicate touch and nuanced interpretations bring Dowland's intricate compositions to life, offering a rich and immersive listening experience.
Whether you're a seasoned aficionado of early music or a curious explorer of historical sounds, "Dowland: The Collected Works" is an essential addition to any music library. This album is not just a collection of songs but a testament to the enduring legacy of John Dowland and his timeless contributions to the world of medieval music.
Tracks
First Booke of Songes, 1597: 1. Unquiet thoughtsJohn Dowland, Consort Of Musicke, Anthony Rooley
First Booke of Songes, 1597: 2. Whoever thinks or hopesJohn Dowland, Consort Of Musicke, Anthony Rooley
First Booke of Songes, 1597: 3. My thoughts are wing'd with hopesJohn Dowland, Consort Of Musicke, Anthony Rooley
First Booke of Songes, 1597: 4. If my complaints could passions moveJohn Dowland, Consort Of Musicke, Anthony Rooley
First Booke of Songes, 1597: 5. Can she excuse my wrongsJohn Dowland, Consort Of Musicke, Anthony Rooley
First Booke of Songes, 1597: 6. Now, O now I needs must partJohn Dowland, Consort Of Musicke, Anthony Rooley
First Booke of Songes, 1597: 7. Dear, if you changeJohn Dowland, Consort Of Musicke, Anthony Rooley
First Booke of Songes, 1597: 8. Burst forth my tearsJohn Dowland, Consort Of Musicke, Anthony Rooley
First Booke of Songes, 1597: 9. Go crystal tearsJohn Dowland, Consort Of Musicke, Anthony Rooley
First Booke of Songes, 1597: 10. Think'st thou thenJohn Dowland, Consort Of Musicke, Anthony Rooley
First Booke of Songes, 1597: 11. Come away, come sweet loveJohn Dowland, Consort Of Musicke, Anthony Rooley
First Booke of Songes, 1597: 12. Rest awhile you cruel caresJohn Dowland, Consort Of Musicke, Anthony Rooley
First Booke of Songes, 1597: 13. Sleep wayward thoughtsJohn Dowland, Consort Of Musicke, Anthony Rooley
First Booke of Songes, 1597: 14. All ye whom love or fortuneJohn Dowland, Consort Of Musicke, Anthony Rooley
First Booke of Songes, 1597: 15. Wilt thou unkindJohn Dowland, Consort Of Musicke, Anthony Rooley
First Booke of Songes, 1597: 16. Would my conceitJohn Dowland, Consort Of Musicke, Anthony Rooley
First Booke of Songes, 1597: 17. Come Again: Sweet Love Doth Now InviteJohn Dowland, Consort Of Musicke, Anthony Rooley
First Booke of Songes, 1597: 18. His golden locksJohn Dowland, Consort Of Musicke, Anthony Rooley
First Booke of Songes, 1597: 19. Awake, sweet loveJohn Dowland, Consort Of Musicke, Anthony Rooley
First Booke of Songes, 1597: 20. Come heavy sleepJohn Dowland, Consort Of Musicke, Anthony Rooley
First Booke of Songes, 1597: 21. Away with these self-loving ladsJohn Dowland, Consort Of Musicke, Anthony Rooley
Second Booke of Songes, 1600: 1. I saw my lady weepJohn Dowland, Consort Of Musicke, Anthony Rooley
Second Booke of Songes, 1600: 2. Flow my tearsJohn Dowland, Consort Of Musicke, Anthony Rooley
Second Booke of Songes, 1600: 3. Sorrow, stayJohn Dowland, Consort Of Musicke, Anthony Rooley
Second Booke of Songes, 1600: 4. Die not before thy dayJohn Dowland, Consort Of Musicke, Anthony Rooley
Second Booke of Songes, 1600: 5. Mourn, day is with darkness fledJohn Dowland, Consort Of Musicke, Anthony Rooley
Second Booke of Songes, 1600: 6. Time's eldest sonJohn Dowland, Consort Of Musicke, Anthony Rooley
Second Booke of Songes, 1600: 7. Then sit thee downJohn Dowland, Consort Of Musicke, Anthony Rooley
Second Booke of Songes, 1600: 8. When others sing VeniteJohn Dowland, Consort Of Musicke, Anthony Rooley
Second Booke of Songes, 1600: 9. Praise blindness eyesJohn Dowland, Consort Of Musicke, Anthony Rooley
Second Booke of Songes, 1600: 10. O sweet woodsJohn Dowland, Consort Of Musicke, Anthony Rooley
Second Booke of Songes, 1600: 11. If floods of tearsJohn Dowland, Consort Of Musicke, Anthony Rooley
Second Booke of Songes, 1600: 12. Fine knacks for ladiesJohn Dowland, Consort Of Musicke, Anthony Rooley
Second Booke of Songes, 1600: 13. Now cease my wand'ring eyesJohn Dowland, Consort Of Musicke, Anthony Rooley
Second Booke of Songes, 1600: 14. Come ye heavy states of nightJohn Dowland, Consort Of Musicke, Anthony Rooley
Second Booke of Songes, 1600: 15. White as lilies was her faceJohn Dowland, Consort Of Musicke, Anthony Rooley
Second Booke of Songes, 1600: 16. Woeful heartJohn Dowland, Consort Of Musicke, Anthony Rooley
Second Booke of Songes, 1600: 17. A shepherd in a shadeJohn Dowland, Consort Of Musicke, Anthony Rooley
Second Booke of Songes, 1600: 18. Faction that ever dwellsJohn Dowland, Consort Of Musicke, Anthony Rooley
Second Booke of Songes, 1600: 19. Shall I sueJohn Dowland, Consort Of Musicke, Anthony Rooley
Second Booke of Songes, 1600: 20. Toss not my soulJohn Dowland, Consort Of Musicke, Anthony Rooley
Second Booke of Songes, 1600: 21. Clear or cloudyJohn Dowland, Consort Of Musicke, Anthony Rooley
Second Booke of Songes, 1600: 22. Humor say what mak'st thou hereJohn Dowland, Consort Of Musicke, Anthony Rooley
Third Booke of Songes, 1603: 1. Farewell too fairJohn Dowland, Consort Of Musicke, Anthony Rooley
Third Booke of Songes, 1603: 2. Time stands stillJohn Dowland, Consort Of Musicke, Anthony Rooley
Third Booke of Songes, 1603: 3. Behold a wonder hereJohn Dowland, Consort Of Musicke, Anthony Rooley
Third Booke of Songes, 1603: 4. Daphne was not so chasteJohn Dowland, Consort Of Musicke, Anthony Rooley
Third Booke of Songes, 1603: 5. Me, me and none but meJohn Dowland, Consort Of Musicke, Anthony Rooley
Third Booke of Songes, 1603: 6. When Phoebus first did Daphne loveJohn Dowland, Consort Of Musicke, Anthony Rooley
Third Booke of Songes, 1603: 7. Say, Love, if ever thou didst findJohn Dowland, Consort Of Musicke, Anthony Rooley
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