John Dowland
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The preeminent marriage of music and poetry, the nuanced shades of wit and melancholy and the extraordinary writing for both lute and voice all combine to proclaim Dowland as the father of English song. Hearing Iestyn Davies in this intimate musical setting is a revelation, as is the playing of the young lutenist Thomas Dunford.
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Grammy Award-winning guitarist Sharon Isbin is joined by two stellar guest artists, Grammy Award-winning folk singer Joan Baez and violin virtuoso Mark O'Connor. The album includes world premieres of the Joan Baez Suite by John Duarte, and the Strings & Threads Suite for violin and guitar by O'Connor.
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Inspired by Bell's longtime practice of holding musical soirees at his New York residence, eclectic gatherings of musicians, actors, comics, literary figures, and others who convene for the sheer joy of sharing their art in an informal setting.
" ... an inspired, moving musical affair."--Billboard.