Behold a Wonder Here
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A small wonder of music history lies in the songbooks of John Dowland. Beginning in 1597, several of his Books of Songs and Ayres were published. These works, which uniquely connect text and music, are comparable to those of other renowned musicians such as Henry Purcell, Carl Philipp Emmanuel Bach, Franz Schubert, or Johannes Brahms. Originally designed for a vocal quartet accompanied by lute and viol, these airs are now primarily performed as solo songs. During John Dowland's time, modern concert practices did not exist. Nobles and bourgeois families generally learned to play the lute, sing, and dance, often performing privately or engaging professionals for small, intimate audiences. John Dowland was a highly sought-after lute player. His Books of Songs and Ayres were printed specifically to allow collaborative reading around a table. Today, this experience is revived by the lauttencompagney, where four singers and three musicians sit around a round table, presenting Dowland's music in a manner that resonates with contemporary audiences.
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Modern performers: the lauttencompagney, comprising 4 singers and 3 musicians, around a round table setting.
Automatically translated from German.
Where does it take place?
MIERSCHER THEATER
7520 Mersch
Luxembourg
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