Sting's winter of content continues to confound Nov 20, 2009
It follows the success of his previous album Songs from the Labyrinth, in which the singer journeyed 400 years into the past to the works of John Dowland, a lutenist and com 00004000 poser. It is also a long way from Roxanne, De Do Do Do De Da Da Da or Walking on the Moon. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
At 60, soprano Kirkby’s expressive voice is still on the mark Oct 26, 2009
This was an all-English program of songs and instrumental pieces by John Dowland and Henry Purcell. An alternative, more varied program of European composers in New York had been given earlier in the week, and one heard about that with a certain envy. (Boston Globe)
Two Alaska sopranos to perform coming-out recital Aug 23, 2009
Some Lute Songs by John Dowland, three early Debussy pieces, an aria from Bellini's "I Capuletti e i Montecchi" as Giulietta, a set by the composer Dominick Argento and, my favorite, some Richard Strauss. Plans for the future. (Anchorage Daily News)
Alex Ross: Esa-Pekka Salonen ends his reign at the L.A. Philharmonic. Apr 28, 2009
Clyne s Within Her Arms, in stark contrast, is a fragile elegy for fifteen strings; intertwining voices of lament bring to mind English Renaissance masterpieces of Thomas Tallis and John Dowland, although the music occasionally breaks down into spells of static grief, with violins issuing broken cries over shuddering double-bass drones. Salonen, in including these incisively individual scores in his farewell series, sent the message that the Philharmonic should stay committed to the cause of the... (New Yorker)
Sting thrills Romania with Elizabethan music Feb 11, 2009
The British musician teamed up with Bosnian musician Edin Karamazov to give a 75-minute concert Tuesday night, performing melodies from "Songs from the Labyrinth," a tribute to Elizabethan composer John Dowland. Sporting a full beard, Sting gave a concert described as "divine and relaxing" by Romanian news agency Agerpres. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
