John Dowland
John Dowland for the last name, there is no consensus on the correct pronunciation. By analogy with the name Cowper and the Restoration poet Abraham Cowley, the pronunciation is suggested.}} ( – buried 20 February 1626) was an English
Renaissance composer,
lutenist, and singer. He is best known today for his
melancholy songs such as "Come, heavy sleep", "
Come again", "
Flow my tears", "
I saw my Lady weepe", "
Now o now I needs must part", and "
In darkness let me dwell". His instrumental music has undergone a major revival, and with the 20th century's
early music revival, has been a continuing source of repertoire for lutenists and classical
guitarists.
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