Closing Concert: The Seven Tears

As homage to one of the greatest composers of the early 17th century on the 400th anniversary of his death, Thomas Dunford and Ensemble Jupiter play all seven Lachrimae (Tears) of John Dowland, composer of some of the most profoundly beautiful music ever written. Dowland's cycle of masterpieces for lute and viol consort is interspersed with exquisite songs from his three Books of Ayres, leading the listener through a series of tearful moods, from despairing melancholy to intense love and supreme joy.

Programme:
Dowland Come again
Semper Dowland, semper dolens
Go crystal tears
King of Denmark's Galliard
Can she excuse my wrongs?
Sorrow, stay
The Earl of Essex Galliard
In darkness let me dwell
Captain Digorie Piper's Gaillard
I saw my Lady weep
Mr George Whitehead his Almand
Flow, my tears
Frog Galliard
Now, O now, I needs must part

Performers:
Thomas Dunford lute, artistic director
Ensemble Jupiter