John Dowland

• Born: 1563, London, England
• Died: February 20, 1626, London, England
• Genres: Classical
• Instrument: Photography, Composer
• Representative Albums: "Tears of the Muse

Biography

A British composer of melancholy songs, lute music, and sacred and secular vocal music. Dowland was one of the greatest and most insightful songwriters who ever lived. His instrumental works demonstrate a mastery of contrapuntal complexity and a feeling for rhythmic liveliness. His famous "Lachrimae," (or Seaven Teares,) was also acclaimed in literary circles. ~ Blue Gene Tyranny, All Music Guide