| Lute Songs of John Dowland: The Original First and Second Books Including Dowland's Original Lute Tablature Contributor(s): Dowland, John (Author) |
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ISBN: 048629935X ISBN-13: 9780486299358 Publisher: Dover Publications OUR PRICE: $17.96 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: July 1997 Annotation: The preeminent lute virtuoso and composer of the early 17th century, John Dowland wrote numerous songs, both gay and melancholy, that dazzled the courts of England and Europe. This rare compilation features 43 of these splendid works in transcriptions for voice and guitar, plus two dances. Original lute tablature and complete song texts included. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Music | Printed Music - General - Music | Genres & Styles - Classical |
| Dewey: 787.67 |
| LCCN: 99386119 |
| Series: Dover Song Collections |
| Physical Information: 0.34" H x 8.4" W x 10.96" (0.78 lbs) 128 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Considered the greatest lute virtuoso and composer of the English school in the early 17th century, John Dowland (1563-1626) composed over 80 pieces of solo lute music. His peerless skills as an instrumentalist were hailed by poet Richard Barnfield, who referred to Dowland as one whose heav'nly touch upon the lute doth ravish human sense. As a composer, Dowland displayed a versatility of mode, with works ranging from the lighthearted to the deeply serious, exquisitely melancholic vein in which he excelled. |