Fantasia No. 7, P. 71 (Dowland)
Movements
Notes
Fantasia No. 7 is a brilliant showcase of John Dowland’s compositional and technical prowess, demonstrating a joyful and vibrant side that contrasts with his more famous sad songs. It is a highly contrapuntal work, built on the elaborate development of short musical motives and featuring demanding, virtuosic passages. Published in 1610, it is a key example of the expressive lute music that bridged the Renaissance and Baroque eras.
