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Gibbons: Keyboard Works

Renaissance Spiritual Serene Contemplative
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Composer
Orlando Gibbons
Artist
Stephen Farr
Format
CD
Label
Resonus Classics
Released
Apr 18, 2025
Catalog #
RES10355
UPC
5060262793954

About

To mark the 400th anniversary of Orlando Gibbons's death, organist and harpsichordist Stephen Farr presents a stunning tribute to one of England's greatest composers of the early seventeenth century. Gibbons, who served at the Chapel Royal and Westminster Abbey, was celebrated for his virtuosity and innovation, bridging the Renaissance and Baroque eras. This album explores the full breadth of his keyboard oeuvre, from intricate fantasias and evocative pavans to lively dances and variation sets. The album includes the Fantasia for Double Organ, showcasing Gibbons's mastery of contrapuntal invention, and the poignant Pavan and Galliard Lord Salisbury, composed in honour of the composer's noble patron. Farr's insightful interpretations reveal the expressive depth and technical brilliance of Gibbons's music. A compelling homage, this recording underscores Gibbons's lasting influence on English keyboard music.

Tracklist 18 tracks

  1. 1 Fantasia for Double Organ (Musica Britannica, Vol. 20, No. 7) 05:25
    Track
    1
    Title
    Fantasia for Double Organ (Musica Britannica, Vol. 20, No. 7)
    Duration
    05:25
    Composer
    Orlando Gibbons
    Performer
    Stephen Farr
  2. 2 Fantasia (Musica Britannica, Vol. 20, No. 10) 03:22
    Track
    2
    Title
    Fantasia (Musica Britannica, Vol. 20, No. 10)
    Duration
    03:22
    Composer
    Orlando Gibbons
    Performer
    Stephen Farr
  3. 3 Lord Salisbury: Pavan (Musica Britannica, Vol. 20, No. 18) 05:45
    Track
    3
    Title
    Lord Salisbury: Pavan (Musica Britannica, Vol. 20, No. 18)
    Duration
    05:45
    Composer
    Orlando Gibbons
    Performer
    Stephen Farr
  4. 4 Lord Salisbury: Galliard (Musica Britannica, Vol. 20, No. 19) 02:24
    Track
    4
    Title
    Lord Salisbury: Galliard (Musica Britannica, Vol. 20, No. 19)
    Duration
    02:24
    Composer
    Orlando Gibbons
    Performer
    Stephen Farr
  5. 5 Fantasia (Musica Britannica, Vol. 20, No. 14) 03:16
    Track
    5
    Title
    Fantasia (Musica Britannica, Vol. 20, No. 14)
    Duration
    03:16
    Composer
    Orlando Gibbons
    Performer
    Stephen Farr
  6. 6 Alman (Musica Britannica, Vol. 20, No. 34) 01:04
    Track
    6
    Title
    Alman (Musica Britannica, Vol. 20, No. 34)
    Duration
    01:04
    Composer
    Orlando Gibbons
    Performer
    Stephen Farr
  7. 7 Coranto (Musica Britannica, Vol. 20, No. 40) 01:07
    Track
    7
    Title
    Coranto (Musica Britannica, Vol. 20, No. 40)
    Duration
    01:07
    Composer
    Orlando Gibbons
    Performer
    Stephen Farr
  8. 8 Fantasia in C Major (Musica Britannica, Vol. 20, No. 13) 03:04
    Track
    8
    Title
    Fantasia in C Major (Musica Britannica, Vol. 20, No. 13)
    Duration
    03:04
    Composer
    Orlando Gibbons
    Performer
    Stephen Farr
  9. 9 Prelude (Musica Britannica Vol. 20, No. 1) 02:14
    Track
    9
    Title
    Prelude (Musica Britannica Vol. 20, No. 1)
    Duration
    02:14
    Composer
    Orlando Gibbons
    Performer
    Stephen Farr
  10. 10 Fantasia (Musica Britannica, Vol. 20, No. 11) 02:24
    Track
    10
    Title
    Fantasia (Musica Britannica, Vol. 20, No. 11)
    Duration
    02:24
    Composer
    Orlando Gibbons
    Performer
    Stephen Farr
  11. 11 Peascod Time or The Hunt's Up (Musica Britannica, Vol. 20, No. 30) 09:20
    Track
    11
    Title
    Peascod Time or The Hunt's Up (Musica Britannica, Vol. 20, No. 30)
    Duration
    09:20
    Composer
    Orlando Gibbons
    Performer
    Stephen Farr
  12. 12 Prelude (Musica Britannica, Vol. 20, No. 4) 00:40
    Track
    12
    Title
    Prelude (Musica Britannica, Vol. 20, No. 4)
    Duration
    00:40
    Composer
    Orlando Gibbons
    Performer
    Stephen Farr
  13. 13 Plainsong Fantasia (Musica Britannica, Vol. 20, No. 48) 03:42
    Track
    13
    Title
    Plainsong Fantasia (Musica Britannica, Vol. 20, No. 48)
    Duration
    03:42
    Composer
    Orlando Gibbons
    Performer
    Stephen Farr
  14. 14 Fantasia (Musica Britannica, Vol. 20, No. 12) 04:59
    Track
    14
    Title
    Fantasia (Musica Britannica, Vol. 20, No. 12)
    Duration
    04:59
    Composer
    Orlando Gibbons
    Performer
    Stephen Farr
  15. 15 Pavan (Musica Britannica, Vol. 20, No. 16) 05:31
    Track
    15
    Title
    Pavan (Musica Britannica, Vol. 20, No. 16)
    Duration
    05:31
    Composer
    Orlando Gibbons
    Performer
    Stephen Farr
  16. 16 Ground (Musica Britannica, Vol. 20, No. 26) 02:37
    Track
    16
    Title
    Ground (Musica Britannica, Vol. 20, No. 26)
    Duration
    02:37
    Composer
    Orlando Gibbons
    Performer
    Stephen Farr
  17. 17 Fantasia (Musica Britannica, Vol. 20, No. 8) 04:44
    Track
    17
    Title
    Fantasia (Musica Britannica, Vol. 20, No. 8)
    Duration
    04:44
    Composer
    Orlando Gibbons
    Performer
    Stephen Farr
  18. 18 Fantasia (Musica Britannica, Vol. 20, No. 9) 08:07
    Track
    18
    Title
    Fantasia (Musica Britannica, Vol. 20, No. 9)
    Duration
    08:07
    Composer
    Orlando Gibbons
    Performer
    Stephen Farr