Dorian Recordings
DOR-90142
Music of the English Renaissance
The Baltimore Consort
The English mixed consort is fascinating for several reasons, not the least of which is its multi-colored sound. Combining the sultry viols, the ethereal flute, the "sprightly and cheerful" cittern, the "deep" bandora and the "noble" lute, the ensemble is capable of many humours, from the wrenching pathos of Dowland's "Lachrimae Pavin" to the foot-stomping hoe-down of John Johnson's "Green Garters." It also provides a continual challenge to the performers, who must find just the right balance among such disparate instruments.
- Mary Anne Ballard
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[1] The Buffens - Jean d'Estrée (pub. 1559) [2] Nuttmigs and Ginger - Anon. (c. 1595) [3] Green Garters - John Johnson (fl. 1579-1594) [4] There were Three Ravens - Thomas Ravenscroft (pub. 1611) [5] Howells Delight - Anon. (early 17th. c.) [6] Goe from my Window - Richard Allison (pub. 1599) [7] Green Sleeves - John Johnson (fl. 1579-1594) [8] La Sampogna - Thomas Morley (pub. 1593) [9] Unto the Prophet Jonas I Read - Anon. (c. 1615) [10] The Carmans Whistle - William Byrd (1543-1623) [11] Galliard Can Shee Excuse - John Dowland (pub. 1599) [12] Lachrimae Pavin - John Dowland (pub. 1599) [13-15] The Quadro Pavin - Richard Allison (pub. 1599) Singers Jig - Anon. (c. 1595) Grimstock - Anon. (c. 1595) [16] De la Tromba Pavin - Richard Allison? [17] Jewes Daunce - Richard Nicolson (c. 1595) [18] Pavane Quadro and Galliard - Anon. (c. 1595) [19] Joyne Hands - Thomas Morley (pub. 1599) [20] Watkins Ale - Anon. (c. 1590) |
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