ArtistsEmma KirkbysopranoMiriam AllansopranoSteven DevineharpsichordJakob LindbergluteMembers of Dowland WorksChelys ConsortFieri Consort
John Dowland1563-1626Disdain me still, that I may ever loveMy thoughts are winged with hopesGo, crystal tears
John Dowland1563-1626Dear, if you change, I’ll never choose again:–Deare, if you change, ile never chuse againI must complain:–I must complain, yet do enjoy my loveWould my conceit that first enforced my woe
Sigismondo D'India1582-1629La tra'l sangue e le morti egro giacenteAhi, chi fia che consoli il dolor mio?
Henry Purcell1659-1695In some kind dream Z497Incidental music for Oedipus, King of Thebes Z583:–Music for a while Z583I spy Celia, Celia eyes me Z499King Arthur Z628:–For love ev'ry creature is form'd
OverviewDame Emma performs alongsidelong-term musical associates as wellas a younger generation of artistsshe believes will play an importantrole in the future of early music.List to Dame Emma Kirkby discusses her career with Jessica Duchen