Pavane Lachrymae (Complex Diminutions)

Pavane Lachrymae - Complex Diminutions

Master melancholic character in variation form
Execute complex chromatic diminutions
Develop English pavane style in Dutch variations
Perfect expressive depth with technical brilliance

About This Piece

Composer: Jacob van Eyck (c. 1590-1657)

Original: "Flow my tears" by John Dowland (1600)

Difficulty: Advanced

Character: Deeply melancholic - "Lachrymae" (Tears)

Theme: Lachrimae Pavane

One of the most famous tunes of the Renaissance. Tempo: ♩ = 54-60

Variations: Tears Transformed

Van Eyck's divisions enhance the melancholic chromatic character.

Performance Practice

This pavane is based on Dowland's most famous work. Van Eyck's variations must maintain the profound melancholy while adding Dutch virtuosity. The chromatic harmonies should be emphasized through careful intonation. This is deeply expressive music requiring maturity and emotional depth.

Performance Goal: Convey profound melancholy through virtuosic diminutions. Maintain Dowland's expressive depth while demonstrating Dutch technical mastery. Essential repertoire showing that virtuosity can serve deep emotional expression.