This collection of instrumental music was published in 1604 in London. The work was dedicated to Anne of Denmark, as Dowland was in that period employed as lutenist of Christian IV of Denmark. The 'Lachrymae' present one of the deepest, most poignant and moving expressions of sorrow ever composed. The seven 'Lachrimae Pavans' each bear a title with reference to a different character: sad tears, lover's tears, old tears, sighing tears, true tears etc. The often melancholy (but how beautiful!) tone of the pavans is contrasted by the inclusion of other dance forms (galliards a.o.).
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