Dowland, John, c 1563-1626 (lutenist and composer)
Person
Dates
- Existence: c 1563 - 1626
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
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Mathew Holmes lute book, c 1605-1615
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Nn.06.36
Scope and Contents
The pieces which are chiefly dance music are by several composers. Some are by John Dowland, but the greater number are by D. B. Some of the tunes bear names, as An Roper's Delight; Robin, come away. Copied by Mathew Holmes. See also Dd.02.11, Dd.05.78.3, and Dd.09.33.
Dates:
c 1605-1615
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Collection:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Mathew Holmes lute book, [c 1598-1595]
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Dd.02.11
Scope and Contents
Pavans, galliards, marches and songs, composed principally by John Dowland and Antony Holburne. The music is written on a single stave of six lines; the notes are represented by letters on the lines or spaces, and their length by symbols above the stave. Most pages contain 11 staves. Titles of the pieces include 'My hart is surely soft', 'Go fro my windoe goe' and 'Bonny sweete boy'. Copied by Mathew Holmes. See also Dd.05.78.03, Dd.09.33, and Nn.06.36.
Dates:
[c 1598-1595]
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Collection:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).