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Semper Dowland
from 7 to October 9, 2026
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Seven Passionate Pavans and Six Songs of Joy

Sophie Klussmann - Hopkinson Smith
Vocal Concert
Amphithéâtre - Cité de la musique
Duration: about 1h10

Program

Distribution

John Dowland
Lachrimae Antiquae Novae
(extrait des Lachrimae, or Seven Teares)
Lachrimae Gementes
(extrait des Lachrimae, or Seven Teares)
Lachrimae Tristes
( extrait des Lachrimae, or Seven Teares)
Come away, come sweet love
My thoughts are winged with hope
I saw my lady weep
Fine knacks for ladies
Lachrimae Coactae
(extrait des Lachrimae, or Seven Teares)
Lachrimae Amantis
(extrait des Lachrimae, or Seven Teares)
Lachrimae Verae
(extrait des Lachrimae, or Seven Teares)
Awake, sweet love
Can she excuse ?
Weepe you no more sad fountains
Come again
Lachrimae Antiquae : Flow my teares
(extrait des Lachrimae, or Seven Teares)
Sophie Klussmann , soprano
Hopkinson Smith , lute

Hopkinson Smith, whose mastery has revived the lute, brings exceptional command to the music of John Dowland. Marking 400 years since the composer’s death, the modern-day lute legend scales this towering repertoire with soprano Sophie Klussmann.

Getting here

Porte de Pantin station
Paris Underground (Métro) Line 5
Tram 3B 

Address

221 avenue Jean-Jaurès, 75019 Paris

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