Lute Songs of John Dowland: The Original First and Second Books Including Dowland's Original Lute Tablature (Dover Song Collections)

The preeminent lute virtuoso and composer of the early 17th century, John Dowland wrote numerous songs, both gay and melancholy, that dazzled the courts of England and Europe. This rare compilation features 43 of these splendid works in transcriptions for voice and guitar, plus two dances. Original lute tablature and complete song texts included.