Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of John Dowland's 'Dowland: Whose Heavenly Touch', a mesmerising album that showcases the renowned composer's most exquisite works. Released on 24 July 2019 under the naïve classique label, this 56-minute masterpiece is a testament to Dowland's profound influence on medieval music.
Featuring a carefully curated selection of tracks from 'The First Booke of Songes' and 'The Second Book of Songes', this album is a treasure trove of emotional depth and poetic nuance. From the hauntingly beautiful 'Flow My Tears' to the poignant 'Come Away, Come Sweet Love', each piece is a masterclass in expressive storytelling.
John Dowland's music is characterised by its intense emotional resonance, and this album is no exception. With tracks like 'I Saw My Lady Weep' and 'Sorrow, Sorrow, Stay, lend True Repentant Tears', the composer's signature melancholy is on full display, transporting listeners to a bygone era of courtly love and poetic devotion.
The album's medieval genre roots are evident throughout, with Dowland's intricate lute work and soaring vocal melodies evoking the grandeur and majesty of a bygone age. Whether you're a seasoned aficionado of early music or simply a lover of beautiful soundscapes, 'Dowland: Whose Heavenly Touch' is an album that will captivate and inspire. So sit back, relax, and let the heavenly music of John Dowland transport you to a world of elegance and refinement.
Tracks
The Second Book of Songes: No. 2, Flow My TearsJohn Dowland, Hopkinson Smith, Mariana Flores
The Second Book of Songes: No. 11, Come Away, Come Sweet LoveJohn Dowland, Hopkinson Smith, Mariana Flores
The Second Book of Songes: No. 10, O Sweet woods, the Delight of SolitarinessJohn Dowland, Hopkinson Smith, Mariana Flores
The Second Book of Songes: No. 1, I Saw My Lady WeepJohn Dowland, Hopkinson Smith, Mariana Flores
The First Booke of Songes: No. 5, Can She Excuse My WrongsJohn Dowland, Hopkinson Smith, Mariana Flores
The First Booke of Songes: No. 14, All ye, whom Love or FortuneJohn Dowland, Hopkinson Smith, Mariana Flores
MignardaJohn Dowland, Hopkinson Smith
The Second Book of Songes: No. 12, Fine Knacks for LadiesJohn Dowland, Hopkinson Smith, Mariana Flores
The First Booke of Songes: No. 6, Now, O Now, I Needs Must PartJohn Dowland, Hopkinson Smith, Mariana Flores
The First Booke of Songes: No. 20, Come, Heavy SleepJohn Dowland, Hopkinson Smith, Mariana Flores
In Darkness Let Me DwellJohn Dowland, Hopkinson Smith, Mariana Flores
The First Booke of Songes: No. 4, The First Booke of SongesJohn Dowland, Hopkinson Smith, Mariana Flores
The First Booke of Songes: No. 15, Wilt Thou Unkind Thus Reave MeJohn Dowland, Hopkinson Smith, Mariana Flores
The First Booke of Songes: No. 9, Go crystal tearsJohn Dowland, Hopkinson Smith
The First Booke of Songes: No. 9, Go crystal tearsJohn Dowland, Hopkinson Smith, Mariana Flores
The First Booke of Songes: No. 17, Come AgainJohn Dowland, Hopkinson Smith, Mariana Flores
The Second Book of Songes: No. 3, Sorrow, Sorrow, Stay, lend True Repentant TearsJohn Dowland, Hopkinson Smith, Mariana Flores
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