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'''John Dowland,''' (1563 – buried 20 February 1626) was an English or possibly Irish composer, lutenist and singer.<ref name="Wiki"/>. He frequently visited the continent, which led him to long times of separation from his family. It was also in Europe that he converted to Catholicism. From 1598 on, Dowland composed for Christian IV of Denmark. He was dismissed in 1606, and in 1612 began his service for James I of England. In addition to his very well-paying musical career, we have Dowland's own words that he also performed a number of espionage assignments for Sir Robert Cecil in France and Denmark.<ref name="Wiki"/> | '''John Dowland,''' (1563 – buried 20 February 1626) was an English or possibly Irish composer, lutenist and singer.<ref name="Wiki"/>. He frequently visited the continent, which led him to long times of separation from his family. It was also in Europe that he converted to Catholicism. From 1598 on, Dowland composed for Christian IV of Denmark. He was dismissed in 1606, and in 1612 began his service for James I of England. In addition to his very well-paying musical career, we have Dowland's own words that he also performed a number of espionage assignments for Sir Robert Cecil in France and Denmark.<ref name="Wiki"/> | ||
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20th century, Contemporary. From [[Template:Music topics]]. Follow wording in lead and categories --> | |||
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| children = Robert Dowland | |||
| known_for = {{plainlist| | |||
*Whole Book of Psalms | |||
*Lachrimae | |||
*First, Second and Third Booke of Songs or Ayres | |||
*A Pilgrimes Solace}} | |||
}} | |||
==John Dowland in studio/recital/compilation albums== | ==John Dowland in studio/recital/compilation albums== | ||
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Revision as of 01:51, 3 October 2021
John Dowland, (1563 – buried 20 February 1626) was an English or possibly Irish composer, lutenist and singer.[1]. He frequently visited the continent, which led him to long times of separation from his family. It was also in Europe that he converted to Catholicism. From 1598 on, Dowland composed for Christian IV of Denmark. He was dismissed in 1606, and in 1612 began his service for James I of England. In addition to his very well-paying musical career, we have Dowland's own words that he also performed a number of espionage assignments for Sir Robert Cecil in France and Denmark.[1]
John Dowland | |
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Born | Missing required parameter 1=month! , 1563 |
Died | 1626 (aged 62–63) |
Era | Renaissance |
Known for |
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Children | Robert Dowland |
John Dowland in studio/recital/compilation albums
Year | Work | Studio Album | With |
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2021 | First Booke of Songes or Ayres | À sa guitare (Album) | Thibaut Garcia |
2019 | Second Booke of Songes or Ayres | Passion Jaroussky | Thibaut Garcia |
John Dowland on video
John Dowland in concert programs
Year | Work | Studio Album |
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2021 | First Booke of Songes or Ayres | À sa guitare (Concert program) |
See the respective program page for a list of possible recordings.
Complete list of musical pieces by John Dowland
This listing only reflects the musical pieces performed by Philippe Jaroussky.
Year published or performed | Title | Work | Album, Video or Concert Program | With | Year first published/performed |
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2019 | Flow my tears | Second Booke of Songes or Ayres | Passion Jaroussky | Thibaut Garcia | 1597 |
2021 | Come again! Sweet love doth now invite | First Booke of Songes or Ayres | À sa guitare (Album) | Thibaut Garcia | 1597 |
2021 | Come again! Sweet love doth now invite | First Booke of Songes or Ayres | À sa guitare (Concert Program) | Thibaut Garcia | 1597 |
2021 | In darkness let me dwell | A Musicall Banquet | À sa guitare (Album) | Thibaut Garcia | 1600 |
2021 | In darkness let me dwell | A Musicall Banquet | À sa guitare (Concert Program) | Thibaut Garcia | 1600 |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "John Dowland". Wikipedia. Archived from the original on October 1, 2021. Retrieved October 1, 2021. }}