5 violas da gamba & lute
(60 minutes)
Centering on John Dowland’s masterwork Lachrimae, or Seaven Teares (1604), this 60-minute program traces an extraordinary arc of melancholia, grace, and noble reflection scored for viol consort and lute. Through the iconic sequence of seven descending pavans interspersed with lively galliards, almands, and poignant personal portraits like Semper Dowland Semper Dolens, the ensemble showcases the expressive depth and sublime craftsmanship of Jacobean instrumental chamber music.
- The Seven Lachrimæ Pavans (Antiquæ, Antiquæ Novæ, Gementes, Tristes, Coactæ, Amantis, Veræ)
- Featured Pavans & Almands (Semper Dowland Semper Dolens, John Langton’s Pavan, Almands for George Whitehead & Mrs. Nichols)
- Galliards & Dedicated Portraits (Including The King of Denmark, The Earle of Essex, Captaine Piper, Sir Henry Umpton’s Funeral, and dedicated dances for court patrons)
