Credits:

Wolfgang Katschner

Description:

Presented by the Lauten Company:The World of John Dowlands Songs, Resounding Across Four Centuries.John Dowlands (15631626) *Songs and Ayres* is known as one of the most representative vocal works of the European Renaissance. Characterized by a unique musical language and refined poetic expression, it delicately portrays a wide range of human emotions, including love, melancholy, joy, and wit.This album, *Behold a Wonder Here*, features a program centered on the five songbooks Dowland published between 1597 and 1612, supplemented by works preserved in contemporary sources. In addition to representative works such as Come Again, Flow My Tears, and Time Stands Still, the album includes the title track, Behold a Wonder Here, as well as pieces that are rarely performed today, showcasing the diverse facets of Dowlands songwriting.The performance features the Lute Company and five singers. Cent