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Musical Humour, Thomas Dunford

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[Dowland Performed by an Ensemble of Master Musicians]Musical Humouran ensemble led by Julian Leonard and featuring viol (viola da gamba) players active in France and elsewhere in Europe, along with lutenist Thomas Dunfordperforms Dowland.This recording features all 21 pieces from *Lacrimae, or The Seven Tears*, published in 1604. Two different types of instruments are used for each voice parttreble, tenor, and bass. By arranging the seven Tearswhich are typically performed consecutivelyin a sequence that intersperses them with lively galliards, the individual character and beauty of each piece are highlighted, creating a remarkably fresh sound. The interplay of the parts, performed by these master musicians, is also exceptionally captivating.Naxos Japan