John Dowland: Lachrimae
This clip is the first section from Dowland's most famous work. This lute solo was later developed for four voices under the title "Flow my tears." Dowland studied throughout Europe with musicians and musical theorists, including Luca Marenzio and Zarlino's pupil, Giovanni Croce. He did not fare well with Elizabeth, however, being refused several possible appointments at court. Whether from religious reasons, as he claimed, or due to some more personal dissatisfaction on the part of the Queen, as many surmise, is unknown.

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