Evoking John Dowland's (1563-1626) - contemporary of William Shakespeare - Lachrimae or Seven Tears, Time Stands Still is a new approach of that repertoire by Portuguese composer Nuno Côrte-Real (b.1971). With a modern language and instrumentation that, without taking us away from the 21st century, also takes us to the beginning of the 17th century and its melancholy, Côrte-Real created a contrast between Dowland's original lute songs, which suit perfectly in the voice by Ana Quintans, and modern instrumental pieces dedicated to composers and performers dear to the Portuguese composer, based on typical Renaissance and Baroque musical genres, such as the pavane or the fugue. A world premiere recording, Time Stands Still establishes a perfect triangle between Western musical heritage, contemporary creation and its performance by artists of excellence.