CD, Lawes, W (composer)
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The ensemble is a coterie of some of the finest early musicians on the scene today – friends who evidently relish the art of musical conversation, the guiding ethos of the English consort tradition. — More…
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Gramophone Magazine, June 2024, Editor's Choice
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Presto Recording of the Week, 24th May 2024
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BBC Music Magazine, July 2024, Chamber Choice
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Presto Recordings of the Year, Finalists 2024
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International Classical Music Awards, 2025, Nominated - Baroque Instrumental
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Pavans and Fantasies from the Age of Dowland
RecommendedJohn Holloway (violin, viola), Monika Baer (violin, Renate Steinmann (violin), Susanna Hefti (viola), Martin Zeller (bass violin)
Dowland himself was prepared to countenance performances with violin consort. This is the less familiar route Holloway and his colleagues have chosen, deploying four violas atop a bass violin...The... — More…
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Building a Library, October 2017, Also Recommended
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International Classical Music Awards, 2015, Winner - Baroque Instrumental
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Time stands still
Lute songs on the theme of mutability and metamorphosis by John Dowland and his contemporaries
Emma Kirkby (soprano) & Anthony Rooley (lute)
A fine recital that adds a few welcome items to the recorded repertory of the lute song, engineered close to perfection — More…
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There’s no doubting the technical prowess of these two crack performers, and it’s hard not to share their guilty delight in this stolen booty: intonation and ensemble are spot-on, rhythms pulse,... — More…
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Can be recommended without reservation … the wonderful By beauteous softness, from Queen Mary’s Birthday Ode of 1689, given this performance, I could quite easily listen to for ever … there’s... — More…
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How the world wags
The City Waites
Barbara Grant (soprano), Keith Thompson (alto/tenor), Nicholas Hayley (bass), Pethick Edwards (reader), Douglas Wootton
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Division-musick
The Art of Diminution in England in the 17th century
Musicke & mirth: Jane Achtman & Irene Klein (viola da gamba and lyra viol), Amandine Beyer (violin) & Johannes Strobl (virginal and organ)
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Henry Lawes: Ayres
Ayres for tenor and instrumental pieces from the England of Charles I & Cromwell
La Rêveuse
A pleasing mix of songs… Throughout the accompaniments are lively and imaginative, with added and delightful instruments interludes between verses… He (the singer) sings with impressive control... — More…
