John Dowland & Friends: Lute Songs

‘Earth, Water, Fire and Air’ Lute Songs

Contents Dowland: Come again, sweet love doth now invite Tomkins: Weep no more, thou sorry Boy Morley: Deep lamenting Locke: Break, distracted heart Sermisy: Las je m’y plains – pièce d’orgue Dowland: Sleep, wayward thoughts Dowland: Go, nightly cares Dowland: Sorrow, stay Dowland: Thou mighty God Dowland: In darkness let me dwell Weelkes: Cease sorrows now Dowland: Would my conceits Dowland: Toss not my soul Dowland: From silent night Tomkins: O let me die for true love Dowland: Shall I strive with wordes to move? Dowland: Woeful heart Tomkins: O let me die for true love

The British ensemble Consort of Musicke is not only one of the most important pioneers in the development of the English lute song, but has also made numerous recordings which remain exemplary. No wonder with such renowned members as Emma Kirkby or Evelyn Tubb. Here they explore songs by Dowland and his contemporaries.