Songs of Melancholy
a glimpse into 400 years of melancholic music
In John Dowland’s time (late 16th to early 17th century), melancholic music was all the rage – and in many ways, it always has been. Usually cheerful fellows, Jan Willem, Maarten, and Mike present a selection from 400 years of melancholic songs and tunes. From Dowland and Schubert to jazz standards. Their motto: It won’t cheer you up, but it sure is beautiful…
Jan Willem baljet- bariton
Maarten Ornstein- basclarinet
Mike Fentross- lute
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