Dowland's Foundry
Unquiet thoughts
Lute songs by John Dowland
Lute-song ensemble Dowland's Foundry present songs from John Dowland's first book of songs (1597).
Though usually performed by a solo singer accompanied by lute, these compositions were originally envisaged for group singing with the lute. Known as an 'unquiet' soul, Dowland in his songs reveals a wise approach to fortune’s vicissitudes and a redeeming merry melancholy.
Performers:
Sam Brown lute
Gwendolen Martin soprano
Clemmie Franks alto
Daniel Thomson tenor
Timothy Dickinson bass
Though usually performed by a solo singer accompanied by lute, these compositions were originally envisaged for group singing with the lute. Known as an 'unquiet' soul, Dowland in his songs reveals a wise approach to fortune’s vicissitudes and a redeeming merry melancholy.
Performers:
Sam Brown lute
Gwendolen Martin soprano
Clemmie Franks alto
Daniel Thomson tenor
Timothy Dickinson bass
Stoke Newington Early Music Festival
Fri, 6 February 2026
The Old Church, Stoke Newington
7:30pm
£18-£28
Full Event Details
Lute-song ensemble Dowland's Foundry present songs from John Dowland's first book of songs (1597).
Though usually performed by a solo singer accompanied by lute, these compositions were originally envisaged for group singing with the lute. Known as an 'unquiet' soul, Dowland in his songs reveals a wise approach to fortune’s vicissitudes and a redeeming merry melancholy.
Performers:
Sam Brown lute
Gwendolen Martin soprano
Clemmie Franks alto
Daniel Thomson tenor
Timothy Dickinson bass
Venue Details & Map
Location
The Old Church, Stoke Newington
The Old Church, Church Street, Stoke Newington, London N16 9ES
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