Robert Dowland
English lutenist and composer
Robert Dowland (c. 1591 – 1641) was an English lutenist and composer. He was the son of the lutenist and composer John Dowland, who wrote almost 90 lute songs and other pieces written for the lute.[1] Robert Dowland wrote only a few known compositions, including several in Varietie of Lute Lessons.
In 1610 he published two collections of music, A Varietie of Lute Lessons and A Musical Banquet (an anthology of work by other composers including his father). In 1626 his father died and Robert succeeded him as royal lutenist.[2]
References
- "Dowland, Robert" . Dictionary of National Biography. London: Smith, Elder & Co. 1885–1900.
- "Dowland, Robert". Grove Music Online (subscription access).
External links
- Free scores by Robert Dowland at the International Music Score Library Project (IMSLP)
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