John Dowland & Elizabethan Melancholy
The Classical Music Minute - Un pódcast de Steven Hobé, Composer & Host - Lunes
DescriptionThere was an overwhelming melancholy in Elizabethan times and composer John Dowland understood how best to capture this sadness. Dowland (1563 –1626) is best known for “I saw my lady weep,” and “Flow my tears” both of which capture the melancholy side of the early 17th century. Join me, as we take a minute to get the scoop!Fun FactDowland made his name on these crying songs and “Flow My Tears” became his signature song. The piece first existed as one for lute simply entitled Lachri...
