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title: "Andreas Scholl - English Folksongs & Lute Songs (17th Century)"
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# Andreas Scholl - English Folksongs & Lute Songs (17th Century)

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## Customer Reviews

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    More pleasure than (some) humans deserve...
  

*by E***K on Reviewed in the United States on September 23, 2012*

Some things don't diminsh with age. Some four and a half centuries later, the almost painfully romantic work of John Dowland remains as compelling today as it probably was in the 16th and 17th centuries. Its often soaring melodies and repetition of certain key phrases doubtless evolved into the popular music forms of today - though some use the term "art song" to distinguish work such as Dowland's from contemporary pop and rock in the ongoing battle between "high" and "low" culture. Hopefully such artificial distinctions won't keep people from exploring the music of the past.Another thing that has not diminished with age is the German singer Andreas Scholl's 1996 collection  "English Folksongs & Lute Songs." Here Scholl's voice hits such heights of perfection it remains almost indescribable. He seems to perfectly capture the Baroque wailing endemic to this genre. Adjectives such as "heavenly," "dreamy" or "more pleasure than humans deserve" may occur to listeners. The subtle lute accompaniment on the majority of the tracks might seem too drowned into the cathedral reverb mix for some, but it does a remarkable job of providing an almost subliminal backing for the astounding singing. As if to give the excellent lute player, Andreas Martin, his due, three tracks feature solo lute with no vocals. One of them, "Kemp's jigg" really does jig with the best dance rhythm the Elizabethan age can offer. Scholl also sings unaccompanied for "King Henry," which tells the tragic tale of the death of Queen Jane Seymour, and the extremely brief "Go from my window."Some of Dowland's best know pieces appear here, such as "Flow, my tears" and "Behold a wonder here." Other songs will sound familiar to musical time travelers, "Waly, Waly," "The Three Ravens," compliments of those most prolific composers "Anonymous" and "Traditional." Three pieces by Thomas Campion also break up the set. Lyrically, most songs deal with love so painful only death can offer relief. "Lord Rendall" ends the set on an appropriately melancholy note.For those curious about their musical ancestry, this collection provides a perfect introduction to Dowland and his age's song. But those already familiar with this era will likely find much to savor. Many other interpretations exist, so if Scholl's treatment does not suit one's taste, many other avenues exist to explore this incredible and unforgettable music.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 







  
  
    Lovely recording. Beautiful listening.
  

*by R***S on Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2021*

I very much enjoyed this recording. I do think the title is a little misleading in that a good majority of the music is late Elizabethan and early Jacobean. That is not a bad thing at all. There are eleven songs by John Dowland and three songs by Thomas Campion. There are five actual folksongs and two are by some character by the name of Anonymous. (giggles, yes I am being silly).When it comes to countertenors, that is an acquired taste of sound and I am VERY picky.  Andreas Scholl has a beautiful, smooth and very pleasing voice. To be sure I have gone out of my way to purchase recordings where he is singing. I recommend this album highly.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 







  
  
    FIRST RATE!
  

*by M***N on Reviewed in the United States on July 10, 1999*

I am not a fan of the sound of a counter-tenor.  I would prefer to hear much of the same repertory sung by a mezzo, say Marilyn Horne or Rise Stevens.  That said, Andreas Scholl continues to surprise me.  His is not  the whiny, nasal sound I associate with a counter-tenor.  He has a bright,  expressive voice of great passion.  And this album does not disappoint.  Most of the songs were new to me although I'd heard a few of them in modern  arrangements for voice and guitar on other albums such as the superb  "Elizabethan Lute Songs" on RCA Gold Seal sung by Sir Peter Pears  accompanied by Julian Bream.  Also it must be noted that Scholl's command  of English is absolute.  One would never imagine that English were not his  first language.

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