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The strummed opening on the lute sets the tone of this plaintive, sorrowful song; something John Dowland was masterful at. The slow tempo allows the soloist expressive freedom to convey the lady’s suffering. Composer: John Dowland Performer: Ruby Hughes (Soprano) Performer: Thomas Dunford (Lute) Performer: Christoph Urbanetz (Viola da gamba) Recording date: 16 February 2013 Date of broadcast: 27 August 2013
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