Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Renaissance lute music with John Dowland's "Lute Music, Vol. 1 - Fancyes, Dreams and Spirits." Released on June 20, 2006, under the Naxos label, this captivating album offers a rich collection of medieval compositions that showcase Dowland's mastery of the lute. Spanning a duration of 1 hour and 4 minutes, the album features a diverse array of pieces, including fantasias, galliards, almaines, and jigs, each demonstrating Dowland's exceptional skill and creativity.
The album opens with "Lord Strang's March," setting the stage for a journey through a variety of moods and styles. Notable tracks include the intricate "Fantasia in G Major, P. 73, 'Tremolo'," the hauntingly beautiful "A Dream, P. 75," and the lively "Mrs. Vaux's Jig, P. 57." Dowland's compositions are known for their expressive melodies and complex polyphonic textures, and this album is no exception. Whether you're a seasoned enthusiast of medieval music or a newcomer looking to explore the genre, this album offers a compelling introduction to the works of one of the most celebrated lute composers of the Renaissance period.
(C) 2006 Naxos(P) 2006 Naxos
Tracks
Lord Strang's March, P. 65: Lord Strange's March, P. 65John Dowland, Nigel North
Mrs. White's Thing, P. 50John Dowland, Nigel North
Mrs. White's Nothing, P. 56John Dowland, Nigel North
Fantasia in G Major, P. 73, "Tremolo": Fancy (Fantasia) in G Major, P. 73, "Tremolo"John Dowland, Nigel North
Mrs. Nichols Almain, P. 52: Mrs. Nichols' Almain, P. 52John Dowland, Nigel North
Fantasia in G Major, P. 1: 7 Fantasies: No. 1, A Fantasie, P. 1John Dowland, Nigel North
Prelude, P. 98John Dowland, Nigel North
Fantasia in D Minor, P. 5: 7 Fantasies: No. 5, A Fancy, P. 5John Dowland, Nigel North
A Dream, P. 75John Dowland, Nigel North
Fantasia in G Minor, P. 7: 7 Fantasies: No. 7, A Fancy, P. 7John Dowland, Nigel North
Mrs. Winter's Jump, P. 55John Dowland, Nigel North
A Varietie of Lute Lessons: Lady Clifton's Spirit, P. 45John Dowland, Nigel North
Mrs. Vaux Galliard, P. 32: Mrs. Vaux's Galliard, P. 32John Dowland, Nigel North
Mrs. Vaux's Jig, P. 57John Dowland, Nigel North
Tarleton's Resurrection, P. 59John Dowland, Nigel North
Fantasia in G Minor, P. 6: 7 Fantasies: No. 6, A Fancy, P. 6John Dowland, Nigel North
Forlorn Hope, P. 2: 7 Fantasies: No. 2, Forlorn Hope Fancy, P. 2John Dowland, Nigel North
The Shoemaker's Wife, a Toy, P. 58John Dowland, Nigel North
Lady Hunsdon's Puffe, P. 54John Dowland, Nigel North
Orlando Sleepeth, P. 61John Dowland, Nigel North
Mr. Dowland's Midnight, P. 99John Dowland, Nigel North
7 Fantasies, P. 4-3: No. 4, Farewell (on In Nomine), P. 4John Dowland, Nigel North
7 Fantasies, P. 4-3: No. 3, Farewell, P. 3John Dowland, Nigel North
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