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Dowland: Consort Music
from: Naxos
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Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 0730099432627
Label: Naxos
Manufacturer: Naxos
Number Of Discs: 1
Publisher: Naxos
Release Date: October 10, 1998
Studio: Naxos
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Rating:  - Okay for the Price
The Rose Consort of Viols lacks the richness of tone of Fretwork and the incisiveness of rhythm of Phantasm, the two finest gamba ensembles on the block. There are some soft spots in their ensemble technique, to be heard especially in the lack of dance-step in their galliards and in the general 'sameness' of their interpretations of the sweetly sung songs included in this collection. Dowland has been both lauded and lambasted for his melancholy, which is just a little too evident for my taste on ... Read More
Rating: - Step Back into Time & Relax...
I've had this CD for years, and it's lovely. The instrumentation and vocals sound authentic and true to the spirit of the original songs.
Rating: - Wonderful sampler of Dowland's music
An excellent sampler of Dowland's repertoire. The Rose Consort of Viols plays wonderfully and are well supported by a warm and immediate recording. I have spent many hours enjoying this album. Naxos strikes gold once again. Highly recommended!
Rating: - A great introduction to Dowlandýs and renaissance music
If you are a classic or pop fan (or both), and you are not familiar with early music, buy this CD. After you will become addicted to it (as I had) you will rush to buy other CDs of this composer and period (as I did). It contains a balanced repertoire of galliards and other viols' music, songs and lute pieces, and all possible combinations of them. While not making any allowance for popularity, it does contain several timeless pieces that will nail you from first listening (try "lasso vita ... Read More
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