John Dowland: songes and ayres in the library

Magdalen College owns a rare first edition of the printed music of John Dowland (1563?-1626). The Old Library will be open to allow visitors to view this beautiful early sixteenth century book. Lute-song ensemble Dowland’s Foundry are joined by viol player Sam Stadlen to give an intimate and informal table performance of selected songs from the original manuscript of John Dowland (1563-1626) 'Books of Songes and Ayres' (c.1600). Expect to hear lesser-known gems, as well as his greatest hits, all in the technicolour in which it was imaged: ‘all of the parts, or either of them severally, to be sung to the lute’.

Dowland’s Foundry:
Sam Brown lute
Gwen Martin soprano
Clemmie Franks alto
Daniel Thomson tenor
Sam Stadlen bass viol

Entrance is free, but booking is essential with allocated timeslots through the day. Please click 'Book Tickets' for full details.