New Old Albion: Music around the Harp Consorts of William Lawes
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LAWES / DOWLAND / BYRD / PLAYFORD
New Old Albion: Music around the Harp Consorts of William Lawes
Ensemble Il Caleidoscopio
[ Brilliant Classics / CD ]
Release Date: Friday 22 April 2016
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The setting of the programme of this CD is the court of King Charles II. This
"Merry Monarch" restores the rich cultural life at courst, by anstalling his
"Private Musick", an ensemble with the privilege to entertain the King with
music, in the formation of the "broken consort": the violin, viola da gamba,
theorbo and harp.
The only original compositions for this combination of instruments are the
Harp Consorts by William Lawes, and it is around these works that the
programme is formed, presenting works by Playford, Byrd, Simpson,
Dowland and Locke, each using a different combination of instruments
from the "Broken Consort".
A fascinating, eloquent and atmospheric depiction of courtly life and
entertainment in 17th century England!
CD debut of the young and enterprising Il Caleidoscopio Ensemble,
exploring the rich repertoire of their combined instruments violin, viola da
gamba, theorbo and harp.
Excellent liner notes in English and Italian.
Tracks:
Lawes: Harp Consorts VIII, IV, XI
Playford: Faronells Division on a Ground • Duke of Norfolk
Byrd: Pavana The Earle of Salisbury • Galiardo • The Bells
Simpson: Divisions in E minor 'for the practice of learners'
Dowland: Prelude in G minor
Locke: Suite IV 'for several friends'
