John Dowland's music was widely disseminated across Europe, with his works printed in eight major cities including Paris, Antwerp, and Hamburg.
Composer Biography
John Dowland, the composer, traveled extensively throughout his life, visiting France, Germany, and Italy, often for musical reasons.
Composer Biography
Despite his fame, John Dowland repeatedly faced challenges in securing a permanent position as court lutenist in England, a goal he only achieved late in life.
Performer Biography
Jan Kobow, the tenor on this recording, won first prize at the Leipzig Bach Competition in 1998 and has since become an internationally recognized interpreter of Baroque music.
Instruments
The album features a variety of historical string instruments, including violas da gamba from the 17th and 18th centuries, a violone, and a lute.
Compositional Technique
Dowland's 'Lachrimae' was the most influential pavan of its era, with over a hundred manuscripts and prints existing before its official publication in 1604.
Performer Biography
The Hamburger Ratsmusik, an ensemble with a 500-year history, was revived in 1991 by gambist Simone Eckert and is known for its rediscovery of early music.
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