Dowland: Lachrimae or Seaven Teares

Hespèrion XX, Savall, Jordi

AVSA 9901

Here is John Dowland s masterpiece and one of Jordi Savall s greatest achievements! Published in 1604, Dowland s 'Lachrimae' were composed for 5 viols and lute seven Pavans based on the air 'Flow My Tears' (hence, the additional title 'Seaven Teares Figured in Seaven Passionate Pavans') alternate with Galiards and Alemands, to create the necessary contrast in this unmatched masterpiece. This 1987 recording is still the cornerstone of any Dowland discography: the various classical awards clearly speak in favour of its artistic integrity, and it is now available for the first time in a vivid multichannel remastering.

Works:

• Dowland: Captain Digorie Pipers Galliard
• Dowland: George Whitehead's Almand
• Dowland: Lachrimae Amantis
• Dowland: Lachrimae Antiquae
• Dowland: Lachrimae Antiquae Novae
• Dowland: Lachrimae Coactae
• Dowland: Lachrimae Gementes
• Dowland: Lachrimae Tristes
• Dowland: Lachrimae Verae
• Dowland: Lachrimae, or Seaven Teares
• Dowland: M. Thomas Collier his Galiard
• Dowland: Semper Dowland Semper Dolens
• Dowland: Sir Henry Umpton's Funeral
• Dowland: Sir John Souch His Galiard
• Dowland: The Earl of Essex's Galliard
• Dowland: The King of Denmark, His Galliard

SACD x 1

Alia Vox

05.11.13

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