“Second Book of Airs, 1600, †Volume 5, presents a collection of lute songs by the renowned English composer John Dowland, meticulously edited by Edmund Horace Fellowes. This volume offers a valuable glimpse into the world of Renaissance vocal music, featuring a selection of airs that showcase Dowland's mastery of melody and harmony. These airs, originally published in 1600, exemplify the elegance and expressive depth of the English lute song tradition. The edition provides a scholarly resource for musicians, researchers, and enthusiasts interested in exploring the rich cultural heritage of Renaissance England and the enduring beauty of Dowland's compositions.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
