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Robert Dowland (c. 1591 – 1641) was an English lutenist and composer. He was the son of the lutenist and composer John Dowland, who wrote almost 90 lute songs and other pieces written for the lute. Robert Dowland wrote only a few known compositions, including several in Varietie of Lute Lessons.

In 1610 he published two collections of music, A Varietie of Lute Lessons and A Musical Banquet (an anthology of work by other composers including his father). In 1626 his father died and Robert succeeded him as royal lutenist.

References

1. Grapes, K. Dawn (2020). John Dowland: A Research and Information Guide. New York: Routledge. pp. 11–23. ISBN 9780367784935.
2. Poulton, Diana, and Robert Spencer (2001). "Dowland, Robert". Grove Music Online.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)

• "Dowland, Robert" . Dictionary of National Biography. London: Smith, Elder & Co. 1885–1900.
• "Dowland, Robert". Grove Music Online (subscription access).

External links

• Free scores by Robert Dowland at the International Music Score Library Project (IMSLP)

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