Lute Songs Charles Daniels TÉNOR | TENOR AVEC | WITH Nigel North LUTH | LUTE ACD2 2548 English tenor Charles Daniels' selection of lute songs for this recording is proof that there were many Renaissance composers besides Dowland who could combine words and music to great effect.   This collection of lute songs from the early 17th century includes gems by composers such as Thomas Campion, Thomas Morley (whose setting of Shakespeare's It Was a Lover and his Lass from As You Like It, is included), William Corkine, Alfonso II Ferrabosco, Thomas Ford, Robert II Jones, and Francis Pilkington - composers who perfected the art of pairing text with emotional expressiveness. The release of this recording coincides with Daniels' Montreal Baroque Festival engagement in the title role of Monteverdi's Orfeo.   Lutenist Nigel North has appeared on several ATMA recordings, including Le Secret des Muses, a CD of solo lute music by Nicolas Vallet. PROGRAMME | PROGRAM Alfonso II Ferrabosco (av. 1578-1628)   1. Come my Celia (AYRES)     2:14   2. Like hermit poor (AYRES, 1609)     1:42   3. So so, leave off this last lamenting kisse (AYRES)     2 38 Thomas Campion (1567-1620)   4. Fire fire (THE THIRD BOOKE OF AYRES, v. 1617)     1:53   5. I care not for these ladies (IN ROSSETER A BOOKE OF AYRES, 1601)     2:22 Thomas Morley (1557-1602)   6. A painted tale (FIRST BOOK OF AYRES, 1600)     2:29   7. Thirsis and Milla (FIRST BOOK OF AYRES)     2:49   8. With my love my life was nestled (FIRST BOOK OF AYRES)     2:17   9. I saw my lady weeping (FIRST BOOK OF AYRES)     3:20 William Corkine (fl. 1610-1612) 10. Beauty sat bathing (AYRES TO SING AND PLAY …, 1610)     2:27 11. Tis true, tis day (THE SECOND BOOKE OF AYRES, 1612)     2:53 Thomas Morley 12. Who is it that this dark night (FIRST BOOK OF AYRES)     5:15 13. Can I forget what reasons force (FIRST BOOK OF AYRES)     2:56 Thomas Ford (v. 1580-1648) 14. Fair, sweet, cruell (MUSICKE OF SUNDRIE KINDES, 1607)     1:43 15. Goe passions to the cruell faire (MUSICKE OF SUNDRIE KINDES)     3:29 16. Not full twelve years (MUSICKE OF SUNDRIE KINDES)     2:24 Robert II Jones (fl. 1597-1613) 17. Whither runneth my sweet hart (THE SECOND BOOK OF SONGS, 1601)     2:24 18. Come sorrows (THE SECOND BOOK OF SONGS)     2:35 Francis Pilkington (v. 1570-1638) 19. Aye mee, she frownes (THE FIRST BOOKE OF SONGS, 1605)     3:52 Thomas Morley 20. Absence, hear thou my protestation (FIRST BOOK OF AYRES)     5:07 21. Come sorrow come (FIRST BOOK OF AYRES)     6:09 Philip Rosseter (1568 1623) 22. When Laura smiles (A BOOKE OF AYRES)     3:14 23. What then is love but mourning (A BOOKE OF AYRES)     2:08 ATMA Classique is distributed in Australia by Rockian Trading PO Box 44, Briar Hill, Vic, 3088, Australia Telephone +61 (0)3 9432 4149 ~ Facsimile +61 (0)3 9444 6879