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I saw my lady weep
Composer: John Dowland
Performer: Ruby Hughes (Soprano)
Performer: Thomas Dunford (Lute)
Performer: Christoph Urbanetz (Viola da gamba)
Date of broadcast: 27 August 2013
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
