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Composer of the Week: Dowland

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Donald Macleod concludes his survey of the life and works of John Dowland and talks to early music specialist Anthony Rooley about how approaches to performances of Dowland's music have changed over the years. Musical illustrations include examples recorded over the last 80 years.

Sweet, Stay Awhile
Nigel Rogers (tenor), Paul O'Dette (lute)
Two Fantasies: Forlorn Hope Fancy; Farewell
Paul O'Dette (lute)
A Pilgrim's Solace (excerpts)
Consort of Musicke, director Anthony Rooley
In Darkness Let Me Dwell
Consort of Musicke, director Anthony Rooley

Contributors

Presenter:
Donald Macleod
Interviewee/Music Director:
Anthony Rooley
Tenor:
Nigel Rogers
Lutenist:
Paul O'Dette
Musicians:
Consort of Musicke
Source: Radio Times

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