Nigel North - Dowland: A Varietie of Lute Lessons (2000)

Tracklist

01. The Most Sacred Queen Elizabeth, Her Galliard, P. 41
02. The Earl of Derby's Galliard, P. 44
03. Fantasie No. 2
04. Pavan No. 2
05. The Right Honourable the Lady Clifton's Spirit, P. 45
06. Volt No. 1-Volt No. 2
07. The Earl of Essex, His Galliard, P. 42, "Can She Excuse"
08. Monsieur Saman His Coranto
09. Sir Henry Guilforde, His Almain
10. Fantasia sopra la canzon degli ucelli (From Lord Herbert of Cheruby's Lute Book)
11. Pavan No. 4
12. Sir John Smith, His Almain, P. 47
13. The King of Denmark's Galliard
14. Fantasie No. 4
15. Pavan
16. Dowland's Bells, P. 43a, "The Lady Rich's Galliard"
17. Fantasie No. 5
18. Pavan No. 6
19. Coranto No. 1-Coranto No. 2
20. Fantasie No. 6
21. Pavan No. 1
22. Monsieurs Almaine



This is a superb collection of early lute music infused with life by the brilliant Nigel North. North’s affection for, and understanding of, this music, which he first played over forty years ago, is palpable. This anthology of forty two pieces (seven examples of six musical forms popular in 1610) by lutenist-composers from England, France, Italy and the Low Countries demonstrates true variety as each lutenist-composer uses the instrument in such unique personal ways. As the greatest English lutenist of his age, John Dowland contributes nearly half of the programme; North’s specially commissioned 9 course lute ensures the sound world, although less familiar to us, is one which was well appreciated in Dowland’s world. Working from his own new edition, North’s performance corrects several misprints including the first note of the first piece – previously attributed to the wrong string! Originally released in 2000, A Variete of Lute Lessons, has been reissued as part of Linn’s ECHO series which offers a second c hance to enjoy the best of the label’s award-winning catalogue.

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