Dowland, John

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English composer - born 1563, and died 1626. Best known for his melancholy songs such as "I saw my Lady weepe". Much of Dowland's music is for the lute (his own instrument), and has become a part of the standard repertoire for classical guitar.

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John Dowland - Dedicated to the works, life, and times of John Dowland, famous lutenist of the Renaissance period. Offers an overview of works ascribed to him, with texts, a bibliography, and news.
John Dowland, Lute Player and Composer - Offers a profile, with audio-visual examples of Dowland's works performed, a collection of articles, and links to further resources.
John Dowland: the original Mister Misery - An assessment of the enduring appeal of "Britain's bard of bleakness"; from the Guardian, 2009.

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