John Dowland

John Dowland (c. 1563 – buried 20 February 1626) was an English Renaissance composer, lutenist, and singer. He is best known today for his melancholy songs such as "Come, heavy sleep", "Come again", "Flow my tears", "I saw my Lady weepe", "Now o now I needs must part", and "In darkness let me dwell". His instrumental music has undergone a major revival, and with the 20th century's early music revival, has been a continuing source of repertoire for lutenists and classical guitarists.

Birth and Death Data: Born London (capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom), Died February 1626 (London (capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom) )

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1917 - 1941

Roles Represented in DAHR: composer

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Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Victor	B-19521	10-in.	3/27/1917	Come again, sweet love	Julia Culp	Contralto vocal solo, with orchestra	composer
Victor	B-29696	10-in.	3/26/1924	Come again, sweet love	Julia Culp	Contralto vocal solo, with piano	composer
Victor	BS-030743	10-in.	12/21/1938	Come, heavy sleep	Trapp Family Choir ; Franz Wasner	Mixed vocal chorus, unaccompanied	composer
Victor	CS-046404	12-in.	1/10/1940	Come again, sweet love	Lester Hodges ; Gladys Swarthout	Mezzo-soprano vocal solo, with piano	composer
Victor	BS-068826	10-in.	12/30/1941	Sorrow, sorrow, stay	Hertha Glatz ; Frederick Kitzinger	Contralto vocal solo, with piano	composer

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Dowland, John," accessed January 20, 2026, http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/102658.

Dowland, John. (2026). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved January 20, 2026, from http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/102658.

"Dowland, John." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2026. Web. 20 January 2026.

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