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Can doleful notes?
composer
1601; from Book of Songs, dedicated to Mrs Anne Grene, daugther of Sir William Grene of Milton
author of text
Recordings
 Danyel: SongsCDA66714Last few CD copies remaining  ‘This recording will transport you back to rural England at the turn of the 17th century … an entertaining selection of vocal solo and quartet mu ... ‘Music of the very highest quality … if you only have one lute-song disc in your collection it should be this one’ (Early Music Review)» More |
 English Lute SongsCDH55249 ‘Robin Blaze has the special ingredients to transcend any latent prejudice [of countertenors], especially in a recital as wide-ranging and intelligent ... ‘Can be recommended without reservation … the wonderful 'By beauteous softness’, from Queen Mary’s Birthday Ode of 1689, given this performance, ...» More |
Details
Part 1: Can doleful notes?
Part 2: No, let chromatic tunes
Part 3: Uncertain turns of thought
