The Fairie Round

The Fairie Round

The Fairie Round

Editorial Reviews
Madrigalia, February 1993 (London)
This is traditional folk music, given a new breath of life without sacrificing its original charm.

Product Description
As an independent label, we've worked hard to develop a distinctive sound — part-folk, part-classical, all-acoustic instrumental music. We feel our music is indeed unique, and we've never compromised in our determination to produce only the highest quality, most beautifully packaged recordings.

We include detailed liner notes for those who are curious about the history and background of the music.

Gourd has licensed music to Warner Bros. Music, Narada, Hearts of Space, Windham Hill, The Disney Channel, A&E and The History Channel. Selections from the Gourd recording The World Turned Upside Down were featured on the Ken Burns documentary Thomas Jefferson. Three Gourd recordings were featured on Ken Burns' latest project ( a documentary on Susan B. Anthony & Elizabeth Cady Stanton) on PBS.

The Fairie Round

The Fairie Round,Shelley Phillips,Gourd Music,Celtic/Irish,Folk,Int'l & World Music,Pop,World Music
Henry VIII & His Six Wives
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Desert Island Early Music Disc
  • I'm thrilled to find this is now available on CD!
  • Awesome!
  • It's on the mark.
 Henry VIII & His Six Wives

Manufacturer: Testament UK
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Byrd, WilliamByrd, William | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
All Works by DowlandAll Works by Dowland | Dowland, John | ( D ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
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LuteLute | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music
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GeneralGeneral | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
PartsongsPartsongs | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Songs & Lieder | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
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Similar Items:
  1. Early Music Festival / David Munrow, Early Music Consort
  2. Two Renaissance Dance Bands; Monteverdi's Contemporaries
  3. Sinners & Saints: The Ultimate Medieval and Renaissance Music Collection
  4. All Goodly Sports: Music of Henry VIII
  5. Panorama: Dances of the Renaissance

ASIN: B00016ZKRQ
Release Date: 2004-04-13

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Desert Island Early Music Disc.......2006-03-19

I actually heard this on Ohio State's Radio Station, WOSU, way
back in the summer of 1971, I'd just picked up my dog from the vet's, there was a thundershower going on, and this fantastic
album came on the air. I was immediately entranced with it, and
immediately bought the LP. It was out of print for many years,
and so last summer when I was in Seattle for Cycle One of the Ring, I was overjoyed to see a copy of this at Tower Records;and
instantly purchased it.

This is quite possibly one of the best Early Music discs ever
made, bar none. In fact, I believe it set off the Early Music
Revolution-without it, there might be a much smaller interest in
Early Music due to living history enthusiasts, such as the SCA
(Society for Creative Anachronism), Renfaire devotees, and others.

This is the germinal album that started it all: it was the first time that a historical movie had been accurately scored
with the music and instruments of the timeperiod-and David Mun-
row's Early Music Consort's lively interpretations galvanized
a belated enthusiasm for Early Music that continues to evolve
to this very day.

In short, BUY THIS ALBUM-it is a classic. And wonderful to listen to. An added frisson is the Song by King Henry VIII him-
self, "Pastime With Good Company," in his younger days he was
quite the all-round renaissance man, jouster, writer, composer,
athlete, and his music is pretty good, too.

As a companion album to this, I would highly recommend one of the other David Munrow albums to start with, Two Renaissance
Dance Bands, which is LP format was known as Music of the Court:
Music for King Henry VIII and Elizabeth I." This contrasts the
dance music heard at both courts, and the times, also a desert
island early music disc.

In short, BUY THIS DISC!!!!!!!!!!!It kicks musical Uknowwhat!!!

It completely shatters the old, long-held belief that Early Music was dull, dull, dull. Far from it. It was every bit as
lively as anything from the 18th, 19th centuries, and our own.

5 out of 5 stars I'm thrilled to find this is now available on CD!.......2006-01-02

I first received this album as a gift way back in the early 70's, when I was an eleven year old Henry VIII fan. It is often thought to be the score for the BBC six-part series The Six Wives Of Henry VIII, but was actually the score for a spin-off movie by the same name, also starring Keith Michell as King Hal. The six-part series actually did not have much music in it (low budget).

This album has excellent examples of early music, performed on period instruments. It features one song written by Henry VIII, as well as many authentic period pieces. There are a couple of "cheats" - a setting of a poem purportedly written by Anne Boleyn in the Tower before her execution, and a Robin and Marian ballad which was written specifically for the movie, but the rest is authentic and authentically performed. The weakest part of the album is a poor choice in counter tenor, who performs Pastime In Good Company and the song made from the Anne Boleyn poem - he has problems with pitch and diction. Otherwise, the album is purely thumbs up.

5 out of 5 stars Awesome!.......2005-12-30

This CD is actually a re-release of an old album not from the TV series but actually from a spin-off movie. The TV series is titled, "The Six Wives of Henry VIII". The movie was called "Henry VIII & His Six Wives" (which, unfortunately, was never released on video or DVD here in the states, but may be one day). Regardless, this music from the film is a wonderful example of Tudor and Elizabethan music played on authentic instruments by on of the greatest early music scholars and musicians, the late David Munrow. This is an excellent CD for fans of early music and anyone who wants to experience the true sounds of the period.

5 out of 5 stars It's on the mark........2004-12-16

I saw the mini series on PBS and I now own the videos. I believe it is on a box set of DVD's too. The music on this CD is the soundtrack to the series. If you loved Elizabeth R with Glenda Jackson playing Queen Elizabeth back in the 1970's you will definitely love this series. The music and the acting are so incredibly good.
Armada: Music from the Courts of England and Spain
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • a voice teacher and early music fan
  • Excellent and Pleasurable
 Armada: Music from the Courts of England and Spain

Manufacturer: EMI Classics
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Baroque Dance SuitesBaroque Dance Suites | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music | Allemandes | Courantes | Gigue | Sarabande
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GeneralGeneral | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
Chamber MusicChamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
Ballets & DancesBallets & Dances | Renaissance (c.1450-1600) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Classical | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
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Similar Items:
  1. Music for the Spanish Kings
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ASIN: B00004TQR4
Release Date: 2000-10-10

Tracks:

  1. Rejoice Unto The Lord
  2. Diferencias Sobre El Canto
  3. Fantasia
  4. Morenica Dame
  5. Browning A 3
  6. The Carman's Whistle
  7. Gome To Me, Grief, For Ever
  8. Recercada Segunda 'Sobre Canto Llano'
  9. Susana Un Jur
  10. Fantasia De Redobles
  11. In Angel's Weed
  12. Dulce Memoria
  13. Diferencias Sobre La Gallarda Milanesa
  14. Recercada Tercera
  15. Pour Down, You Pow'rs Divine No Grief Is Like To Mine
  16. Fantasia A 4
  17. Quiente Hizo
  18. In Nomine A 5

Tracks:

  1. Almain: The Honeysuckle
  2. Pavan: Paradizo
  3. Coranto: The Fairie-Round
  4. Fantasy A 5 'Two In One'
  5. M. Bucton His Galiard
  6. Captaine Digorie Piper His Galiard
  7. Fantasy A 4
  8. Pavan: Lachrimae Antiquae
  9. M. Nicholas Gryffith His Galiard
  10. In Nomine A 5
  11. In Nomine A 5
  12. Fantasy A 4 For The 'Great Dooble Base'
  13. Aire: Pavan Of Alfonso
  14. Aire: Almaine Of Alfonso
  15. A Fancie in C
  16. Fantazy
  17. Paven
  18. Almaine

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars a voice teacher and early music fan.......2006-03-08

This is indeed a good representation of music from England and Spain and it is a bargain to get 2 cds for this price, CD 1 includes music by:William Byrd,Elway Bevin,Antonio de Cabezon,Hernando de Cabezon,Esteban Daza,Miguel de Fuenllana,Lopez,Diego Ortiz, Robert Parson,Picforth,Robert White. But please know that Michael Chance sings only 6 songs on CDl and none on CD 2. And only 4 of the 6 are "new", so know that before you purchase this disc if you are buying it only to hear him. Of course, the 4 new songs are quite interesting and I probably would buy it at this price to get them in my collection. The new songs are: "In Angel's Weed; "Pour Down,You pow'rs divine";"Morenica dame"; and "Quiente hizo". The 2 known songs (to Me) "Rejoice unto the Lord" and "
come to me Grief Forever". CD 2 includes music by: John Bull,William Byrd,John Dowland,Alfonso Holborne, William Lawes. The tunes that Chance sings are very attractive and he sings them with his usual expertise. Moreover, Fretwork is a talented experienced performing group, so when you combine them with the "golden" voice of Michael Chance, you know you have good listening in store.

5 out of 5 stars Excellent and Pleasurable.......2001-01-31

This album contains the work of a great many composers, mostly from Spain and England, spanning several genres and two musical periods. For all that, the works complement one another extremely well, there are no jarring transitions, and nothing sticks out unpleasantly. The liner notes leave much to be desired, however. Still, this 2-disc set is a bargain. Fretwork is a masterful ensemble and all of the pieces are skillfully performed. You won't be disappointed by this pleasant listen.
The Instruments Of The Middle Ages And Renaissance
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Interesting, obscure CD
 The Instruments Of The Middle Ages And Renaissance
Hans Buchner von Constanz , Joan Ambrosio Dalza , Andreas de Florentia , Walter Frye , Antony Holborne , Josquin Desprez , Adrian Le Roy , Jacques Moderne , Thomas Morley , Caspar Othmayr , Martin Peerson , Alessandro Piccinini , Johannes Prioris , Raimbaut de Vaqeiras , Samuel Scheidt , Ludwig Senfl , Claudin de Sermisy , Michael Munrow , and Musica Reservata
Manufacturer: Vanguard Classics
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

AllemandesAllemandes | Baroque Dance Suites | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music
Holborne, AnthonyHolborne, Anthony | ( H ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Early Music | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
Sacred & ReligiousSacred & Religious | Early Music | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music | Requiems
Vocal & SongVocal & Song | Early Music | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music | Requiems
Ballets & DancesBallets & Dances | Renaissance (c.1450-1600) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Classical | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
ChansonsChansons | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000009MD8
Release Date: 1997-09-16

Tracks:

  1. Bowed Strs: Fid - Martin Bookspan
  2. Bowed Strs: Alt Fid (Open Strs) - Martin Bookspan
  3. Bowed Strs: Kalenda Maya. Version 1 - Musica Reservata Of London/Michael Morrow
  4. Bowed Strs: Kalenda Maya. Version 2 - Musica Reservata Of London/Michael Morrow
  5. Bowed Strs: Kalenda Maya. Version 3 - Musica Reservata Of London/Michael Morrow
  6. Bowed Strs: Rebecs - Martin Bookspan
  7. Bowed Strs: Trb Rebec - Martin Bookspan
  8. Bowed Strs: Ten Rebec - Martin Bookspan
  9. Bowed Strs: Bass Rebec - Martin Bookspan
  10. Bowed Strs: La Bernardina: Trb Rebec/Ten Rebec/Bass Rebec - Musica Reservata Of London/Michael Morrow
  11. Bowed Strs: Vls - Martin Bookspan
  12. Bowed Strs: Ich Sachs Eins Mals: Ten Rebec/Ten Vl - Musica Reservata Of London/Michael Morrow
  13. Bowed Strs: Ich Sachs Eins Mals: Ich Sachs Eins Mals Den Lichten Morgensterne - Musica Reservata Of London/Michael Morrow
  14. Bowed Strs: Vls (Cont.) - Martin Bookspan
  15. Bowed Strs: Trb Vl (Open Strs) - Martin Bookspan
  16. Bowed Strs: Ten Vl (Open Strs) - Martin Bookspan
  17. Bowed Strs: Bass (Va Da Gamba)(Open Strs) - Martin Bookspan
  18. Bowed Strs: Vle (Open Strs) - Martin Bookspan
  19. Bowed Strs: Dont Vient Cela - Musica Reservata Of London/Michael Morrow
  20. Bowed Strs: Hoftanz-Hupfauff - Musica Reservata Of London/Michael Morrow
  21. Bowed Strs: Lyra Da Braccio - Martin Bookspan
  22. Bowed Strs: Romanesca (Passamezzo Moderno) - Musica Reservata Of London/Michael Morrow
  23. Bowed Strs: H-G - Martin Bookspan
  24. Bowed Strs: Cantiga: Como Poden Per Sas Culpas Os Omes - Musica Reservata Of London/Michael Morrow
  25. Plucked Strs: Hp - Martin Bookspan
  26. Plucked Strs: Patriae Pacis - Musica Reservata Of London/Michael Morrow
  27. Plucked Strs: Lt - Martin Bookspan
  28. Plucked Strs: Bass Lt (Open Strs) - Martin Bookspan
  29. Plucked Strs: Tastar De Corde-Recercar - Musica Reservata Of London/Michael Morrow
  30. Plucked Strs: Ten Lt (Open Strs) - Martin Bookspan
  31. Plucked Strs: Gailliard After Lavecha - Musica Reservata Of London/Michael Morrow
  32. Plucked Strs: Gtr - Martin Bookspan
  33. Plucked Strs: Renaissance Gtr (Open Strs) - Martin Bookspan
  34. Plucked Strs: Four Branles: First Branle - Musica Reservata Of London/Michael Morrow
  35. Plucked Strs: Four Branles: Second Branle - Musica Reservata Of London/Michael Morrow
  36. Plucked Strs: Four Branles: Third Branle - Musica Reservata Of London/Michael Morrow
  37. Plucked Strs: Four Branles: Fourth Branle - Musica Reservata Of London/Michael Morrow
  38. Wire-Strung Instrs - Musica Reservata Of London/Michael Morrow
  39. Wire-Strung Instrs: Citole (Open Strs) - Musica Reservata Of London/Michael Morrow
  40. Wire-Strung Instrs: Danse Royale - Musica Reservata Of London/Michael Morrow
  41. Wire-Strung Instrs: Cittern - Martin Bookspan
  42. Wire-Strung Instrs: Bass Cittern (Open Strs) - Martin Bookspan
  43. Wire-Strung Instrs: Corrente Prima - Musica Reservata Of London/Michael Morrow
  44. Wire-Strung Instrs: Bandora - Martin Bookspan
  45. Wire-Strung Instrs: Bandora (Open Strs) - Martin Bookspan
  46. Wire-Strung Instrs: A Ground - Musica Reservata Of London/Michael Morrow
  47. Wire-Strung Instrs: Psaltery - Martin Bookspan
  48. Wire-Strung Instrs: Psaltery (Arpeggio) - Martin Bookspan
  49. Wire-Strung Instrs: Danse Royale - Musica Reservata Of London/Michael Morrow
  50. Wire-Strung Instrs: Dlc - Martin Bookspan
  51. Wire-Strung Instrs: Dlc (Arpeggio) - Martin Bookspan
  52. Wire-Strung Instrs: Praeambulum - Musica Reservata Of London/Michael Morrow
  53. Perc Instrs - Musica Reservata Of London/Michael Morrow
  54. Perc Instrs: Tambourine - Martin Bookspan
  55. Perc Instrs: Triangle - Martin Bookspan
  56. Perc Instrs: Bells - Martin Bookspan
  57. Perc Instrs: Bells And Triangle - Martin Bookspan
  58. Perc Instrs: Tabor - Martin Bookspan
  59. Perc Instrs: Sml., Lg. Tabor - Martin Bookspan
  60. Perc Instrs: Snare Dr - Martin Bookspan
  61. Perc Instrs: Kettle Dr - Martin Bookspan
  62. Perc Instrs: Nakers - Martin Bookspan
  63. Perc Instrs: Kettle Dr - Martin Bookspan
  64. Wind Instrs - Musica Reservata Of London/Michael Morrow
  65. Wind Instrs: Rcr, Sop - Martin Bookspan
  66. Wind Instrs: Alt - Martin Bookspan
  67. Wind Instrs: Ten - Martin Bookspan
  68. Wind Instrs: Bass - Martin Bookspan
  69. Wind Instrs: S' Maidlein - Musica Reservata Of London/Michael Morrow
  70. Wind Instrs: Pipe And Tabor - Martin Bookspan
  71. Wind Instrs: Estampie - Musica Reservata Of London/Michael Morrow
  72. Wind Instrs: Fls - Martin Bookspan
  73. Wind Instrs: Ten - Martin Bookspan
  74. Wind Instrs: Bass - Martin Bookspan
  75. Wind Instrs: Consumo La Mia Vita - Musica Reservata Of London/Michael Morrow
  76. Wind Instrs. The Reed Family: Crumhorns - Martin Bookspan
  77. Wind Instrs. The Reed Family: Sop - Martin Bookspan
  78. Wind Instrs. The Reed Family: Alt - Martin Bookspan
  79. Wind Instrs. The Reed Family: Bass - Martin Bookspan
  80. Wind Instrs. The Reed Family: Mir Ist Ein Schonst Brauns Maidelein - Musica Reservata Of London/Michael Morrow
  81. Wind Instrs. The Reed Family: Rauschpfeiff - Martin Bookspan
  82. Wind Instrs. The Reed Family: Saltarello - Musica Reservata Of London/Michael Morrow
  83. Wind Instrs. The Reed Family: Bgp - Martin Bookspan
  84. Wind Instrs. The Reed Family: Cantiga: Da Que Deus Mamou O Leite Do - Martin Bookspan
  85. Wind Instrs. The Reed Family: Shms - Martin Bookspan
  86. Wind Instrs. The Reed Family: Sop - Martin Bookspan
  87. Wind Instrs. The Reed Family: Alt - Martin Bookspan
  88. Wind Instrs. The Reed Family: Bass - Martin Bookspan
  89. Wind Instrs. The Reed Family: Le Joly Tetin De Ma Dame - Musica Reservata Of London/Michael Morrow
  90. Wind Instrs. The Reed Family: Rackett - Martin Bookspan
  91. Wind Instrs. The Reed Family: The King's Morisck - Musica Reservata Of London/Michael Morrow

Tracks:

  1. Brass Instrs - Musica Reservata Of London/Michael Morrow
  2. Brass Instrs: Cnt - Martin Bookspan
  3. Brass Instrs: Sbt - Martin Bookspan
  4. Brass Instrs: Almain - Musica Reservata Of London/Michael Morrow
  5. Brass Instrs: Tpt - Martin Bookspan
  6. Brass Instrs: Valveless Tpt (Out Of Tune) - Martin Bookspan
  7. Brass Instrs: Valveless Tpt (In Tune) - Martin Bookspan
  8. Brass Instrs: Ten Sbt - Martin Bookspan
  9. Brass Instrs: Bass Sbt - Martin Bookspan
  10. Brass Instrs: Corrento - Musica Reservata Of London/Michael Morrow
  11. Brass Instrs: Pavana La Bataille - Musica Reservata Of London/Michael Morrow
  12. Kbd Instrs - Musica Reservata Of London/Michael Morrow
  13. Kbd Instrs: Clvd. Le Forze D' Hercole - Martin Bookspan
  14. Kbd Instrs: Virginal - Martin Bookspan
  15. Kbd Instrs: The Fall Of The Leafe - Musica Reservata Of London/Michael Morrow
  16. Kbd Instrs: Hpd - Martin Bookspan
  17. Kbd Instrs: Alman - Musica Reservata Of London/Michael Morrow
  18. Kbd Instrs: Portative Org - Martin Bookspan
  19. Kbd Instrs: Portative Org (Scale) - Martin Bookspan
  20. Kbd Instrs: Cosa Crudel - Musica Reservata Of London/Michael Morrow
  21. Kbd Instrs: Positive Org. Dantz Moss Benczenauher - Martin Bookspan
  22. Kbd Instrs: Moneghina Gagliarda - Musica Reservata Of London/Michael Morrow
  23. Kbd Instrs: Regal. Pass' E Mezo Antico Terzo - Martin Bookspan
  24. Conlusion - Martin Bookspan
  25. Conc: Es Taget Vor Dem Walde - Musica Reservata Of London/Michael Morrow
  26. Conc: Es Taget Vor Dem Walde - Musica Reservata Of London/Michael Morrow
  27. Conc: Es Taget Vor Dem Walde - Musica Reservata Of London/Michael Morrow
  28. Conc: La Gamba - Musica Reservata Of London/Michael Morrow
  29. Conc: J' Ay Le Rebours - Musica Reservata Of London/Michael Morrow
  30. Conc: J' Ay Le Rebours - Musica Reservata Of London/Michael Morrow
  31. Conc: Kalenda Maya - Musica Reservata Of London/Michael Morrow
  32. Conc: Tout A Par Moy - Musica Reservata Of London/Michael Morrow
  33. Conc: Tout A Par Moy - Musica Reservata Of London/Michael Morrow
  34. Conc: Tout A Par Moy - Musica Reservata Of London/Michael Morrow
  35. Conc: Joyne Hands - Musica Reservata Of London/Michael Morrow
  36. Conc: The Fairie Round - Musica Reservata Of London/Michael Morrow

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Interesting, obscure CD.......2003-05-12

If you've always wondered what the difference is between a rebec and a viol, or a cornett and a sackbut, this is the CD set for you. The two CDs are well-paced with solo examples of each instrument and lots of "real" music--repertoire from the correct periods, played very musically by musicians of Musica Reservata. Martin Bookspan's NPR voice is perfect for this kind of narration, too. [The price] is a bit steep, but this is a unique set for anybody seriously interested in early music.
Anthony Holborne: The teares of the Muses
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Astonishingly Good
  • Anthony Holborne: The teares of the Muses ~ Antony Holborne
 Anthony Holborne: The teares of the Muses

Manufacturer: Alia Vox Spain
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Baroque Dance SuitesBaroque Dance Suites | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music | Allemandes | Courantes | Gigue | Sarabande
Holborne, AnthonyHolborne, Anthony | ( H ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Early Music | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
Vocal & SongVocal & Song | Early Music | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music | Requiems
Ballets & DancesBallets & Dances | Renaissance (c.1450-1600) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Classical | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music
Lullabies & BerceuseLullabies & Berceuse | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
ClassicalClassical | Imports | Stores | Music
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  1. Elizabethan Consort Music
  2. Alfonso Ferrabosco, The Younger: Consort Music to the Viols in 4, 5, & 6 Parts
  3. Ostinato
  4. Altre Follie, 1500-1750
  5. Vivaldi: La Viola da Gamba in Concerto

ASIN: B00004VWXU
Release Date: 2000-09-12

Tracks:

  1. I: (Pavan:) Bona Speranza
  2. I: (Galliard:) The Teares Of The Muses
  3. I: (Almaine:) The Choise
  4. I: (Galliard:) Heigh Ho Holiday
  5. II: (Pavan:) Infernum
  6. II: Galliard
  7. III: Pavan
  8. III: Galliard
  9. III: (Almaine:) The Night Watch
  10. III: (Galliard:) Lullabie
  11. III: Galliard
  12. IV: (Pavan:) The Image Of Melancholly
  13. IV: (Galliard:) Ecce Quam Bonum
  14. IV: (Galliard:) Sic Semper Soleo
  15. V: (Pavan:) Decrevi
  16. V: Galliard
  17. V: (Galliard:) My Selfe
  18. VI: (Pavan:) Paradizo
  19. VI: (Galliard:) The Sighes
  20. VI: (Almaine:) The Honie-Suckle
  21. VI: (Galliard:) The Fairie-Round
  22. VII: (Pavan:) The Funerals
  23. VII: Galliard
  24. VII: (Almaine:) The Fruit Of Love
  25. VII: (Galliard:) As It Fell On A Holie Eve

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Astonishingly Good.......2005-09-14

Unlike the previous reviewer, I will not use this space to denigrate Beethoven, the ridiculousness of which would ruin this review of the lofty and noble tone which Holborne's music deserves. The divine Jordi Savall and Hesperion are perfect, as usual; Holborne clearly deserves to be MUCH better known. His pavans, especially, are achingly beautiful.

5 out of 5 stars Anthony Holborne: The teares of the Muses ~ Antony Holborne.......2005-07-30

The 16th century was a splendid time for art, music and theatre. Consort music was the sound a jour and listening to this album one can easily understand why. Holborne is masterfull composer and it would be unfair to say that consort music is less then classical music. Since this sounds nothing like it. I find it to be amazing in its own right and this is not music to be played by a novice. The pieces are by no means easy and requires trained muisicians in order for this music to come of the right way. I would not say that he is on par with Bach, Mozart or Wagner, yet he should be considered just as tallented as Beethoven, Haydn and many other very accomplished composers. This is not a slight against the music. It merely reflects the fact that Bach, Mozart and Wagner were indeed unique in their tallent and abilities. I love the painitng on the cover of this and it shows some of the best of 16 th century painting. This is simply put it a splendid album that should not be missed.
English Consort Music
Average customer rating: Not rated
    		English Consort Music

    Manufacturer: Bis
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

    Baroque Dance SuitesBaroque Dance Suites | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music | Allemandes | Courantes | Gigue | Sarabande
    Byrd, WilliamByrd, William | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
    Ferrabosco, Alfonso (II)Ferrabosco, Alfonso (II) | ( F ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
    Holborne, AnthonyHolborne, Anthony | ( H ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
    GeneralGeneral | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
    Ballets & DancesBallets & Dances | Renaissance (c.1450-1600) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
    GeneralGeneral | Classical | Styles | Music
    GeneralGeneral | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music
    PartsongsPartsongs | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
    GeneralGeneral | Songs & Lieder | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
    ASIN: B0000016C3
    Release Date: 1994-09-22

    Tracks:

    1. Paduana
    2. Galliard
    3. Coranta
    4. Canzon
    5. Fantasia A 5
    6. Fantasia A 6 (II)
    7. Fantasia a 6 (I)
    8. The Funeral: Pavan
    9. The Faire-round: Galliard
    10. The Choise: Almaine
    11. Almayne
    12. Intrada (XII)
    13. Paduan (X)
    14. Galliard (XI)
    15. Volta (XVI)
    16. 'Bonny Sweet Robin': Ricercar
    17. Desperavi, Fancy In Five Parts
    18. Dovehouse Pavan
    19. Alman
    20. Pour Vous Amour

    Amazon.com

    There's something very appealing about the idea of a consort of instruments: a happy, compatible group of viols or recorders or some combination thereof making agreeable sounds together, be it a dance, a fantasia, or an arrangement of a song. The thing that listeners notice immediately is how well the instruments sound together, and indeed, the timbres of Renaissance strings and winds--thanks to the predominance of resonating wood, gut strings, and the occasional natural reed--create a far more mellow, sweet, and warm sound than we usually hear from modern instruments. This disc features a consort of recorders of all shapes and sizes; the music is by Byrd, Ferrabosco, and several lesser- known composers. There's nothing fancy here, just straightforward, honest, flawless performances of music that, long before television, ordinary people would have played for an evening's entertainment. --David Vernier
    The Fairie Round
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • Wonderful old world feeling
    • A Renaissance Feeling
    • Lovely, at times otherworldly, acoustic music
    • A wonderful performance
    		 The Fairie Round
    Shelley Phillips and Friends
    Manufacturer: Gourd Music
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

    GeneralGeneral | Folk | Styles | Music
    GeneralGeneral | International | Styles | Music
    GeneralGeneral | Celtic | International | Styles | Music
    GeneralGeneral | Folk | Indie Music | Stores | Music
    GeneralGeneral | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music
    CelticCeltic | Europe | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music
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    1. The Butterfly
    2. Pavane
    3. Wondrous Love
    4. Olde English Madrigals & Folk Songs at Ely Cathedral
    5. Celtic Sessions

    ASIN: B000005C2F
    Release Date: 2001-08-14

    Tracks:

    1. Chanter's Tune
    2. Fairie-Round, The
    3. Water Is Wide, The
    4. English Dance
    5. Clergyman's Lament, The
    6. Ashgrove, The
    7. Pastorale
    8. Kopanitsa / Trugnal Momko
    9. Planxty Burke / Planxty Drew
    10. Bourree (Handel) (from "The Water Music") / Hornpipe (Handel) (from "The Water Music")
    11. Skye Boat Song
    12. Come Again

    Album Description

    As an independent label, we've worked hard to develop a distinctive sound — part-folk, part-classical, all-acoustic instrumental music. We feel our music is indeed unique, and we've never compromised in our determination to produce only the highest quality, most beautifully packaged recordings.

    We include detailed liner notes for those who are curious about the history and background of the music.

    Gourd has licensed music to Warner Bros. Music, Narada, Hearts of Space, Windham Hill, The Disney Channel, A&E and The History Channel. Selections from the Gourd recording The World Turned Upside Down were featured on the Ken Burns documentary Thomas Jefferson. Three Gourd recordings were featured on Ken Burns' latest project ( a documentary on Susan B. Anthony & Elizabeth Cady Stanton) on PBS.

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Wonderful old world feeling.......2004-09-07

    I discovered this tape/cd years ago when I first began my journey on the pagan path. I was looking for something to play in the background for my first Winter Solstice gathering and this tape/cd fit the bill perfectly! I use this for just about every magical gathering that I've had and even use it when I feel the "real world" has gotten the better of me. I've gone on to use this so much that I've worn out the tape and need to buy the CD to replace it. If you're looking for something to add to your exsisting renaissance collection or just looking for something soothing as background music for your day this is it!

    5 out of 5 stars A Renaissance Feeling.......2002-06-12

    I have been a fan of Shelley Phillips for some years and am ever so happy to purchase her recordings. "The Fairie Round" is my favorite recording because it evokes a "Renaissance feeling," as though you have stepped back in time to centuries gone by and are dancing at a courtly gathering or frolicking in a wild, green pasture. My toddler loves it, too. Track number eight is her favorite and she dances everytime she hears it. Well worth the purchase.

    5 out of 5 stars Lovely, at times otherworldly, acoustic music.......2001-03-30

    If you think Celtic folk music is mostly a matter of half-drunken guys singing "The Unicorn" at a smoky Irish pub, then give this CD an open-minded listen. The shimmering virtuosity and sheer lovely performance alone makes this an exceptional recording, but the superb production is equalled by the rich colors of Shelley Phillips' musical palette. Phillips, along with her husband Barry and fellow acoustic virtuosos Neal Hellman and Barry Coulter, has arranged a set of traditional and early-music tunes for oboe, harp, cello, dulcimer, English horn, whistle, guitar, bassoon, and flute--with the result being an album that blurs the line separating folk from chamber music. Yes, it is beautiful, at times achingly so. This music never overpowers, but gently seduces the listener with its understated elegance. And for those listeners of a mystical/spiritual turn of mind, songs like the traditional "Chanter's Tune" or Turlough O'Carolan's "Planxty Burke" evoke a sense of otherworldly yearning -- as if it were the Good People themselves playing this music. Highly recommended!

    4 out of 5 stars A wonderful performance.......1998-12-02

    This is one of my favorite compact discs. Shelley Phillips (and others) gives a wonderful performance of a wide variety of early music. Highly recommended.
    Lute Music: Rosamund
    Average customer rating: Not rated
      		Lute Music: Rosamund

      Manufacturer: Eroica Classical Recordings
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

      Baroque Dance SuitesBaroque Dance Suites | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music | Allemandes | Courantes | Gigue | Sarabande
      Byrd, WilliamByrd, William | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
      All Works by DowlandAll Works by Dowland | Dowland, John | ( D ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
      Ferrabosco, Alfonso (II)Ferrabosco, Alfonso (II) | ( F ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
      Holborne, AnthonyHolborne, Anthony | ( H ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
      Chamber MusicChamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
      Sacred & ReligiousSacred & Religious | Early Music | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music | Requiems
      Vocal & SongVocal & Song | Early Music | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music | Requiems
      Ballets & DancesBallets & Dances | Renaissance (c.1450-1600) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Classical | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
      ChantsChants | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
      ASIN: B000040OEK
      Release Date: 1999-12-15

      Tracks:

      1. Anonoymous: Almain
      2. John Dowland: Galliard, Robin
      3. Anthony de Countie: Pavyn
      4. Anonymous: Fansie
      5. Sedit Sola: Pavan
      6. Anthony Holborne, Galliard, Fairy Rownde
      7. Anonymous: New Almaine
      8. Philip Rosseter: Galliard, Mrs. Taylor's
      9. Alfonso Ferrabosco: Fantasia
      10. Alfonso Ferrabosco: Jigg
      11. John Daniel: Pavan, Rosamund
      12. William Byrd: Galliard
      13. Anonymous: Fantasia
      14. Francis Cutting: Pavan
      15. Francis Cutting: Galliard
      16. Peter Phillips: Fantasia
      17. John Marchant: Galliard, Walsingham
      18. Anonymous: Pavan, Ann Markham's
      19. Daniel Bacheler: Galliard
      20. F. Edgar Gilbert: Miserere a 3
      21. F. Edgar Gilbert: Almaine, Victoria's
      22. F. Edgar Gilbert: Fancy, Mrs, Lees'

      Album Description

      This CD by Eroica artist F. Edgar Gilbert is a definitive collection and performance of lute music from the English school of the Renaissance and the French school of the Transitional and Baroque epochs. Its soothing, healing and meditative qualities are a welcomed respite from the frenzied hue and cry and hype of ordinary living. Gilbert's equisite performances evoke sunrises and sunsets, the perfume of gardens and the caress of cool ocean breezes, all of it as enriching and inspirational as it is restful, and all of it in a setting of calming, enriching music that forever heals and restores us.
      Anthony Holborne: Pavans, Galliards, Almains
      Average customer rating: Not rated
        		Anthony Holborne: Pavans, Galliards, Almains

        Manufacturer: Bis
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

        Baroque Dance SuitesBaroque Dance Suites | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music | Allemandes | Courantes | Gigue | Sarabande
        Holborne, AnthonyHolborne, Anthony | ( H ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
        Ballets & DancesBallets & Dances | Renaissance (c.1450-1600) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
        GeneralGeneral | Classical | Styles | Music
        GeneralGeneral | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music
        Lullabies & BerceuseLullabies & Berceuse | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
        ClassicalClassical | Imports | Stores | Music
        ASIN: B0000016G4
        Release Date: 1994-03-25

        Tracks:

        1. The Choise
        2. The Widowes Myte
        3. 3/1. Heres Paternus 3/2. Muy Linda
        4. 4/1. Infernum 4/2. Galliard
        5. 5/1. Almaine 5/2. Fantasia
        6. 6/1. Paradizo 6/2. The Sighes
        7. The Night Watch
        8. Almayne
        9. Galliard
        10. 10/1. Paven 10/2. Galliard
        11. 11/1. Prelude 11/2. Quadro Pavan
        12. 12/1. Pavan 12/2. Galliard
        13. 13/1. As It Fell On A Holie Eve 13/2. Heigh Ho Holiday
        14. Spero
        15. 15/1. The Maydens Of The Countrey 15/2. The Spanish Pavane 15/3. A Jyg
        16. 16/1. Last Will And Testament 16/2. Galliard
        17. 17/1. Posthuma 17/2. Galliard
        18. Lullaby
        19. The Honie-Suckle
        20. The Fairie-Round
        21. 21/1. Pavan 21/2. Galliard
        The Cries of London
        Average customer rating: Not rated
          		The Cries of London

          Manufacturer: Ambroisie
          ProductGroup: Music
          Binding: Audio CD

          Baroque Dance SuitesBaroque Dance Suites | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music | Allemandes | Courantes | Gigue | Sarabande
          SextetsSextets | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music
          GeneralGeneral | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music
          Dering, RichardDering, Richard | ( D ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
          Ferrabosco, Alfonso (II)Ferrabosco, Alfonso (II) | ( F ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
          Gibbons, OrlandoGibbons, Orlando | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
          Holborne, AnthonyHolborne, Anthony | ( H ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
          GeneralGeneral | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
          GeneralGeneral | Early Music | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
          Vocal & SongVocal & Song | Early Music | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music | Requiems
          Ballets & DancesBallets & Dances | Renaissance (c.1450-1600) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
          GeneralGeneral | Classical | Styles | Music
          GeneralGeneral | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
          MadrigalsMadrigals | Songs & Lieder | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
          GeneralGeneral | Songs & Lieder | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
          PartsongsPartsongs | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
          ClassicalClassical | Imports | Stores | Music
          ASIN: B0007DDR32
          Release Date: 2005-06-14
          Early Music: Gregorian Chant and Renaissance Music
          Average customer rating: Not rated
            		Early Music: Gregorian Chant and Renaissance Music

            Manufacturer: Intersound Records
            ProductGroup: Music
            Binding: Audio CD

            QuartetsQuartets | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music
            GeneralGeneral | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music
            All Works by CornyshAll Works by Cornysh | Cornysh, William | ( C ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
            Holborne, AnthonyHolborne, Anthony | ( H ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
            PreludesPreludes | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music
            GeneralGeneral | Early Music | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
            Sacred & ReligiousSacred & Religious | Early Music | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music | Requiems
            Vocal & SongVocal & Song | Early Music | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music | Requiems
            GeneralGeneral | Classical | Styles | Music
            CompilationsCompilations | Classical | Styles | Music
            GeneralGeneral | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
            ChantsChants | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
            MotetsMotets | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
            PartsongsPartsongs | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
            GeneralGeneral | Songs & Lieder | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
            CDs Under $7CDs Under $7 | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music
            All Bargain TitlesAll Bargain Titles | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music
            ASIN: B000000BJ2
            Release Date: 1996-09-01

            Tracks:

            1. Gregorian Chant: Eternal Maker Of Things!
            2. Gregorian Chant: Takes Me From My Enemies
            3. Gregorian Chant: Inventor Rutili
            4. Gregorian Chant: Hear Me Cry!
            5. Gregorian Chant: Herod, The Enemy
            6. Gregorian Chant: I Have Prepared A Lamp For My Christ
            7. Gregorian Chant: It Is Time Of Midnight
            8. Gregorian Chant: Judge Me, God
            9. Gregorian Chant: Christ Is Risen Today
            10. Gregorian Chant: The Old Man
            11. Gregorian Chant: A Solis Ortus Cardine
            12. Gregorian Chant: On The Day Of The Resurrection
            13. Gregorian Chant: In You, O lord, Have I Hoped
            14. Gregorian Chant: Sanctified, Body Of Christ
            15. Gregorian Chant: The Lord Is My Strength
            16. Gregorian Chant: Sing, My Tongue
            17. Renaissance Music: Spiritus Sanctus - Chicago Chamber Brass
            18. Renaissance Music: Ricercare Del Primi Toni - Chicago Chamber Brass
            19. Renaissance Music: The Fair Round - The Barolk Folk
            20. Renaissance Music: Dona Nobis Pacem - The Barolk Folk
            21. Renaissance Music: Robyn, Gentle Robyn - The Barolk Folk

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