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Music at Wycliffe
The Anatomy of Melancholy: Songs to Uplift the Spirit

Join St Mary, Wycliffe and Music in Country Churches for an evening of music to mark the 400th anniversary of the death of John Dowland, one of Elizabethan England’s best-loved and enduring composers.
Francis Bamford (countertenor) and Byung-ook Kim (lute) will present a programme of songs about melancholy by Dowland and his contemporaries, and how the music turns sorrow into joy to uplift the spirits of the listeners.
There are also tickets available (at an additional cost of £20) for a post-concert supper hosted at The Old Rectory. Places are limited and must be pre-booked. For further details please contact Keith Miller: kshmiller32@gmail.com
Musicians:
Francis Bamford countertenor
Byung-ook Kim lute
Programme:
John Dowland (c. 1563–1626) Lachrimae, Flow my tears, Can she excuse my wrongs, Go crystal tears, Come again, Sorrow stay, Prelude
John Danyel (1564–c. 1626) Can doleful notes
Juan Vásquez (c. 1500–c.1560) ¿Con qué la lavaré? and De los alamos vengo, madre
Alonso Mudarra (c. 1510–80) Isabel, perdiste la tu faja
Thomas Campion (1567–1620) Faire if you expect admiring
Drinks (alcoholic and soft) will be available.
The programme may be subject to change. We try to ensure that all concerts are given with the advertised programme. Sometimes, however, it is necessary to make changes to the programme, running order of the concert, and/or performers for reasons outside our control. We will inform you of any changes and ask for your understanding. We also encourage you to check this page for updates.
