Elizabethan Songs And Consort Music - Byrd, Mundy, Et Al

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Label
Naxos
Release Date
January 1, 2000
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    Featuring ⌄
    • COMPOSER
      VARIOUS
    • PERFORMER
      The, Catherine, Rose Consort Of Viols, King
    Product Details ⌄
    • RELEASE DATE
      January 01, 2000
    • UPC
      636943428429
    • CATALOG NUMBER
      8554284
    • LABEL
      Naxos
    • NUMBER OF DISCS
      1
    • GENRE
      Vocal
    Works ⌄

    1. Fantasia

      Composer: William Mundy

      Ensemble: Rose Consort of Viols

    2. Ah, alas you salt sea gods

      Composer: Richard Farrant

      Ensemble: Rose Consort of Viols

      Performer: Catherine King

    3. A Song of Mr Robert Parsons

      Composer: Robert Parsons

      Ensemble: Rose Consort of Viols

      Performer: Catherine King

    4. The Song called Trumpets

      Composer: Robert Parsons

      Ensemble: Rose Consort of Viols

    5. O Death, rock me asleep

      Composer: Anonymous

      Ensemble: Rose Consort of Viols

      Performer: Catherine King

    6. In Nomine

      Composer: John Taverner

      Ensemble: Rose Consort of Viols

    7. In Nomine

      Composer: Anonymous

      Ensemble: Rose Consort of Viols

    8. Pour down, you pow'rs divine

      Composer: Robert Parsons

      Ensemble: Rose Consort of Viols

      Performer: Catherine King

    9. Ut re mi

      Composer: Robert Parsons

      Ensemble: Rose Consort of Viols

    10. Quis me statim

      Composer: William Byrd

      Ensemble: Rose Consort of Viols

      Performer: Catherine King

    11. In Nomine No. 14, 'Reporte'

      Composer: Christopher Tye

      Ensemble: Rose Consort of Viols

    12. Penelope that longed

      Composer: William Byrd

      Ensemble: Rose Consort of Viols

      Performer: Catherine King

    13. In Nomine No. 20, 'Crye'

      Composer: Christopher Tye

      Ensemble: Rose Consort of Viols

    14. Send forth thy sighs

      Composer: Nathaniel Patrick

      Ensemble: Rose Consort of Viols

      Performer: Catherine King

    15. Climb not too high

      Composer: Nathaniel Patrick

      Ensemble: Rose Consort of Viols

      Performer: Catherine King

    16. De la court

      Composer: Robert Parsons

      Ensemble: Rose Consort of Viols

    17. Eliza, her name gives honour

      Composer: John Bennet

      Ensemble: Rose Consort of Viols

      Performer: Catherine King

    18. Pavin of Albarti

      Composer: Innocentio Alberti

      Ensemble: Rose Consort of Viols

    19. Gallyard

      Composer: Anonymous

      Ensemble: Rose Consort of Viols

    20. O Jove, from stately throne

      Composer: Richard Farrant

      Ensemble: Rose Consort of Viols

      Performer: Catherine King

    21. A Solfing Song

      Composer: Thomas Tallis

      Ensemble: Rose Consort of Viols

    22. Ah, silly poor Joas

      Composer: Anonymous

      Ensemble: Rose Consort of Viols

      Performer: Catherine King

    23. In Nomine

      Composer: Thomas Tallis

      Ensemble: Rose Consort of Viols

    24. Ye sacred Muses

      Composer: William Byrd

      Ensemble: Rose Consort of Viols

      Performer: Catherine King


Many things come to mind when considering the great flowering of the arts during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, among them the plays and poetry of Shakespeare and the magnificent sacred choral music masterpieces of composers such as Byrd and Tallis. But there also was abundant activity on the secular music front, most notably the incomparable lute songs of John Dowland and the lovely works for viol consort and for solo voice and viols by Byrd, Mundy, Farrant, Parsons, and many others. This recording, featuring the clear, expressive voice of Catherine King and the well-tuned, perfectly matched instruments of the Rose Consort of Viols, is devoted to the latter two categories--including theatrical pieces, dances, and some of the most melancholy--and beautiful--songs in the repertoire. King's rich mezzo is an ideal complement to the warm, reedy viols, and the instrumental playing must receive special mention for its sensitivity and tasteful style. This recording will provide an appealing introduction to one of the most significant and accessible genres of early music; and it will satisfy confirmed fans as well. --David Vernier, ClassicsToday.com