Weep O Mine Eyes is one of the most famous madrigals of John Bennet. It is written for 4 vocal parts and was first published in his first collection, 'Madrigalls to Fovre Voyces', in 1599. 

The composition is an homage to John Dowland, being based partly on Dowland's most famous piece 'Flow My Tears'.

Recording-Feb

Weep O mine eyes (1599), John Bennet.

Amici Cantores was established in Liverpool, UK, in 2016. Starting life as a 4 part ensemble we have since increased our number to 5 and hope to expand further.  

Three of our members performed in the 2008 Holocaust Memorial Service at the Liverpool Philharmonic, one of whom was also a duettist alongside the formidable talent of Tayo Aluko and other great artists. 

A.C. performs pieces from across the centuries and genres, from Morley and Bennet to Mendelssohnn and Vaughan-Williams and also living composers.

Classical Soprano. Currently training with Kendal Bradshaw, I have a long history of music and singing in choirs but a couple of years ago decided to undertake formal vocal training. Around 18 months ago I became part of a new small vocal ensemble Amici Cantores. In 2008, I performed at the Holocaust Memorial service as both a choral performer and a soloist alongside Tayo Aluko.

Weep O mine eyes (1599), John Bennet.

Amici Cantores UK