John Dowland - The Frog Galliard

supra legato · #1 10-16-2021, 10:22 AM

Hello,

Here is my little interpretation of The Frog Galliard written by renowned Renaissance lutenist John Dowland. The origin of the curious title is probably in reference to the Duke of Alençon. This duke was the last official suitor of Elizabeth I around 1580. He was a short man, very ugly and with smallpox on his face. However, he was an excellent dancer and Elisabeth had nicknamed him ''her frog''. When she finally refused his marriage proposal, he returned to France empty-handed and disappointed.

Hope you will like it!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0CU4cbL0CAI

ckmurf · #2 10-23-2021, 09:21 AM

Wonderful playing, I enjoyed this very much. John Dowland was my favorite composer from the Renaissance, and you certainly did him justice. Bravo, and thank you for enriching my day.

ceciltguitar · #3 10-23-2021, 07:07 PM

Spirited performance- BRAVO!

supra legato · #4 10-24-2021, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by ceciltguitar

Spirited performance- BRAVO!

thank you very much ceciltguitar!

supra legato · #5 10-24-2021, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by ckmurf

Wonderful playing, I enjoyed this very much. John Dowland was my favorite composer from the Renaissance, and you certainly did him justice. Bravo, and thank you for enriching my day.

Hello ckmurf,

Thank you for your kind comment! I agree with you regarding Dowland; I've played some Narvaez, da Milano, Mudarra, etc. but in the end I always come back to Dowland when I feel like playing renaissance repertoire.