The Lute Works Of John Johnson

One of Elizabeth I 1/2 s musitians for the three lutes; John Johnson was the earliest of the lutenist-composers of the Golden Age of English lute music. His widely disseminated works; some of which require considerable virtuosity; were admired and emulated by his most distinguished successor John Dowland; as well as Byrd; Morley; Farnaby and others. After Dowland; he was the English composer best known abroad. First complete edition of his works. 23 pavans; galliards and miscellanous works for solo lute; and 17 duets. Guitar transcription by John M. Ward and Matanya Ophee.