Lachrimae Antiquae by John Dowland String Orchestra - Digital Sheet Music
By John DowlandJohn Dowland – Lachrimae Antiquae | Cello Solo & String Ensemble
A Timeless Lament, Reimagined for Solo Cello and Strings
Details
Summary
- Ensembles:
- String Orchestra
- Genres:
- Renaissance
- Composers:
- John Dowland
- Publishers:
- Luca Rizzo
- Series:
- ArrangeMe
- Format:
- Score and Parts
- Item types:
- Digital
- Level:
- Late Intermediate
- Artist:
- John Dowland
- Usages:
- School and Community
- Number of Pages:
- 18
Detailed Description
SKU: A0.1632108
Composed by John Dowland. Arranged by Luca Rizzo. This edition: pdf. Renaissance. 18 pages. Luca Rizzo #1200434. Published by Luca Rizzo (A0.1632108).John Dowland – Lachrimae Antiquae | Cello Solo & String Ensemble
A Timeless Lament, Reimagined for Solo Cello and Strings
Immerse your audience in the deep emotional resonance of the Renaissance with this evocative arrangement of John Dowland’s Lachrimae Antiquae, scored for solo cello and string ensemble.One of Dowland’s most iconic works, Lachrimae (or “tears”) is a melancholic pavane that has captivated listeners for centuries. In this arrangement, the solo cello becomes the expressive voice of lament, weaving through the rich textures of the accompanying strings with lyricism and depth. Ideal for performers seeking a soulful, contemplative addition to their concert repertoire, this version preserves the purity of Dowland’s polyphony while allowing for expressive modern phrasing.
Perfect for:
- Concerts, early music programs, and reflective performances
- Cellists looking for expressive solo opportunities within an ensemble context
- Baroque and Renaissance crossover repertoire for string ensembles
Features:
- Scored for solo cello + string ensemble (Violin I, Violin II, Viola, Cello, Bass)
- Carefully adapted to maintain the harmonic integrity and voice-leading of the original
- PDF includes both full score and individual parts in one file
- Duration: Approx. 3-4 minutes | Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Whether performed in a candlelit church, a recital hall, or a quiet moment of a larger concert, this setting of Lachrimae Antiquae offers performers and audiences a profoundly moving musical experience.
Published through ArrangeMe | Arranged by Luca Rizzo.
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- ArrangeMe:
- Luca Rizzo
- Series:
- ArrangeMe
- Artists:
- John Dowland
- Ensemble:
- String Orchestra
- Publisher:
- Luca Rizzo