Ake Leven presents a captivating collection of Elizabethan Love Songs, released on 1 September 2014 via the Swedish Society label. This enchanting album, with a duration of 35 minutes, showcases a beautiful array of tracks that evoke the charm and elegance of a bygone era.
From the tender 'Fine Knacks for Ladies' to the poignant 'Woeful Heart', Ake Leven's masterful performances bring to life the poetic lyrics and intricate melodies of these timeless pieces. The album features an exquisite selection of songs, including 'Come, Phillis', 'Shall I Come, Sweet Love, to Thee?', and 'Sweet Nymph, Come to Thy Lover', each one a testament to the enduring power of Elizabethan music.
With Ake Leven's expressive vocals and nuanced interpretations, Elizabethan Love Songs is a delightful journey through the sonnets and madrigals of the Elizabethan age. This album is a must-listen for fans of classical music and those who appreciate the beauty of traditional English song. So sit back, relax, and let the soothing sounds of Ake Leven's Elizabethan Love Songs transport you to a world of elegance and refinement.
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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