http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.61212&rws=%2Fjohn-dowland%2Fdiscography.rssJohn Dowland (1563 - 1626) might properly be considered the first singer/songwriter to the stars, as the 16th century English composer, singer, and lutenist was idolized in the courts of Europe for melancholy songs like "Come, heavy sleep" (the basis for Benjamin Britten's Nocturnal), "Flow my tears," and "I saw my Lady weepe." He even got a gig at the funeral of James I. Today, you're less likely to encounter him through a toe-tapping vocal number like "In darknesse let mee dwell" than you are through his instrumental music, which has undergone a major revival as concert repertoire for classical guitarists. <p>His most highly regarded 84 ayres for voice and lute, published mainly between 1597 and 1612, elevated the level of English song to high art, matching the gloomy sentiments of the verse, which were so en vogue during his day, with biting discord. His 70-odd pieces for solo lute are widely performed today, and include intricate fantasias, dances and sets of variations. - Nate CavalieriEarlyen720Thu, 26 Nov 2009 14:23:46 -0800 http://static.realone.com/rotw/images/logo_rhapsody_113x22.gif http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.61212&rws=%2Fjohn-dowland%2Fdiscography.rss John Dowland (1563 - 1626) might properly be considered the first singer/songwriter to the stars, as the 16th century English composer, singer, and lutenist was idolized in the courts of Europe for melancholy songs like "Come, heavy sleep" (the basis for Benjamin Britten's Nocturnal), "Flow my tears," and "I saw my Lady weepe." He even got a gig at the funeral of James I. Today, you're less likely to encounter him through a toe-tapping vocal number like "In darknesse let mee dwell" than you are through his instrumental music, which has undergone a major revival as concert repertoire for classical guitarists. <p>His most highly regarded 84 ayres for voice and lute, published mainly between 1597 and 1612, elevated the level of English song to high art, matching the gloomy sentiments of the verse, which were so en vogue during his day, with biting discord. His 70-odd pieces for solo lute are widely performed today, and include intricate fantasias, dances and sets of variations. - Nate Cavalieri http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.9370433&variant=play&rws=%2Fjohn-dowland%2Fdiscography.rss Early Tue, 17 Jan 2006 00:00:00 -0800 John Dowland Discography on Rhapsody Online alb.9370433 alb.9370433 John Dowland art.61212 8.99 Complete Lute Works, Vol. 5 alb.9370433 http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/9/5/7/5/1235759_170x170.jpg 2006-01-17 00:00:00.0 null true false main-release http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.9370433&variant=play&rws=%2Fjohn-dowland%2Fdiscography.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.9370433&variant=data&rws=%2Fjohn-dowland%2Fdiscography.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.9052317&variant=play&rws=%2Fjohn-dowland%2Fdiscography.rss Early Sun, 30 Apr 1995 00:00:00 -0700 John Dowland Discography on Rhapsody Online alb.9052317 alb.9052317 John Dowland art.61212 33.99 Complete Solo Lute Music alb.9052317 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