Mark Padmore's "Dowland: Lute Songs – Britten: Nocturnal" is a captivating journey through the timeless beauty of Renaissance and 20th-century classical music. Released on January 1, 2008, under the Hyperion label, this album seamlessly blends the exquisite lute songs of John Dowland with Benjamin Britten's evocative "Nocturnal" after Dowland.
The album opens with Dowland's haunting melodies, performed with delicate precision by Mark Padmore, a renowned tenor known for his expressive and nuanced interpretations. The first half of the album features a collection of Dowland's most beloved lute songs, including "Flow, My Tears" and "If My Complaints Could Passions Move," each showcasing Padmore's ability to convey deep emotion and subtlety.
The second half of the album is dedicated to Britten's "Nocturnal" after John Dowland, Op. 70, a complex and deeply moving work for solo guitar. This piece is a testament to Britten's mastery of composition, as he weaves together themes from Dowland's "Flow, My Tears" into a rich tapestry of sound. Padmore's performance is nothing short of breathtaking, capturing the essence of each movement with remarkable skill and sensitivity.
With a total duration of 1 hour and 15 minutes, this album is a perfect blend of historical and modern classical music, offering a rich and immersive listening experience. Whether you're a fan of choral and classical music or simply looking to explore the beauty of these timeless compositions, Mark Padmore's "Dowland: Lute Songs – Britten: Nocturnal" is a must-listen.
Tracks
Unquiet ThoughtsJohn Dowland, Elizabeth Kenny, Mark Padmore
Say, Love, If Ever Thou Didst FindJohn Dowland, Elizabeth Kenny, Mark Padmore
Sorrow, Stay, Lend True Repentant TearsJohn Dowland, Elizabeth Kenny, Mark Padmore
Away With These Self-Loving LadsJohn Dowland, Elizabeth Kenny, Mark Padmore
Fantasia No. 7John Dowland, Elizabeth Kenny
Come Again, Sweet Love Doth Now InviteJohn Dowland, Elizabeth Kenny, Mark Padmore
Sleep, Wayward ThoughtsJohn Dowland, Elizabeth Kenny
Come, Heavy SleepJohn Dowland, Elizabeth Kenny, Mark Padmore
Nocturnal After John Dowland, Op. 70: I. Musingly. MeditativoBenjamin Britten, Craig Ogden
Nocturnal After John Dowland, Op. 70: II. Very Agitated. Molto agitatoBenjamin Britten, Craig Ogden
Nocturnal After John Dowland, Op. 70: III. Restless. InquietoBenjamin Britten, Craig Ogden
Nocturnal After John Dowland, Op. 70: IV. Uneasy. AnsiosoBenjamin Britten, Craig Ogden
Nocturnal After John Dowland, Op. 70: V. March-Like. Quasi una marciaBenjamin Britten, Craig Ogden
Nocturnal After John Dowland, Op. 70: VI. Dreaming. SognanteBenjamin Britten, Craig Ogden
Nocturnal After John Dowland, Op. 70: VII. Gently Rocking. CullanteBenjamin Britten, Craig Ogden
Nocturnal After John Dowland, Op. 70: VIII. Passacaglia. Measured (Misurato) – Slow and Quiet (Molto tranquillo)Benjamin Britten, Craig Ogden
Flow, My TearsJohn Dowland, Mark Padmore, Elizabeth Kenny
I Must ComplainJohn Dowland, Elizabeth Kenny, Mark Padmore
If My Complaints Could Passions MoveJohn Dowland, Elizabeth Kenny, Mark Padmore
Lachrimae, or 7 Teares: XVIII. Captaine Digorie Piper His Galiard, P. 19John Dowland, Elizabeth Kenny
What If I Never Speed?John Dowland, Elizabeth Kenny, Mark Padmore
To Ask for All Thy LoveJohn Dowland, Elizabeth Kenny, Mark Padmore
Now, Oh Now I Needs Must PartJohn Dowland, Elizabeth Kenny, Mark Padmore
In Darkness Let Me DwellJohn Dowland, Elizabeth Kenny, Mark Padmore
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