Who played the lute in Tudor Times?

In Tudor times, the lute was played by both professional musicians and amateurs. Professional musicians were often employed by the court or by noble households, while amateurs played the lute for their own enjoyment or as a social pastime. Some of the most famous lutenists of the Tudor period include John Dowland, Robert Johnson, and Thomas Morley.

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The monumental tomb of the poet-astronomer Arato, hidden under a field of orange trees and never opened
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