The fitzwilliam virginal book is a primary source of keyboard music from the late elizabethan and early jacobean periods in england, i. The kings hunt john bull fitzwilliam virginal book youtube. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and. The fitzwilliam virginal book, volume 6 by pieterjan. Oct 18, 2016 this is the fourth volume in his acclaimed series of recordings from the fitzwilliam virginal book, with the first praised by fanfare, who said this is one complete recording series that i want. The fitzwilliam virginal book, an early 17thcentury english manuscript for keyboard music, is yet another compendium of musical pieces that combine the pieces of several composers. The fitzwilliam virginal book is the most famous, extensive and important collection of keyboard music from the english elizabethan and jacobean era. Staci zvolit pozadovany format a po kliknuti na tlacidlo download bude vygenerovany odkaz na stiahnutie videa anon. The music of the fitzwilliam virginal book ranges from erudite fantasias strict contrapuntal pieces of a refined style and beauty to short arrangements of popular songs and dances. William byrd rowland fitzwilliam virginal book ii youtube. Publication date 1899 topics pieces, for keyboard, for 1 player collection imslp. William byrd to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it to another music lover. Pieterjan belder continues his superb survey of the fitzwilliam virginal book, an extraordinary manuscript compiled in the late 16th century and held in the fitzwilliam museum in cambridge.
It takes its name from viscount fitzwilliam who bequeathed this manuscript collection to cambridge university in 1816. Volume 2 of famous early 17thcentury collection of keyboard music. Features 300 works by morley, byrd, bull, gibbons, e. Byrd coranto no 218 from fitzwilliam virginal book youtube. Corranto corrato from the fitzwilliam virginal book ccxxv youtube stay safe and healthy. The fitzwilliam virginal book vol 4 brilliant classics 95254. Recorded to accompany the folio societys publication, music at court also written by christopher hogwood, this collection was imaginatively distributed to the societys members, together with suitable vintages to accompany the literary titles. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Christopher hogwood the fitzwilliam virginal book 1981. Fitzwilliam virginal book volume 1 paperback 19 nov. The book eventually found its way, via the library of pepusch, into the hand of richard, viscount fitzwilliam, and thus to the museum that bears his name in cambridge. Its name comes from viscount fitzwilliam who gave the book to cambridge university in 1816. Provided to youtube by recordjet the fitzwilliam virginal book, no. A larger scale work from this collection and yes all my settings work now.
Virginal, musical instrument of the harpsichord family, of which it may be the oldest member. There is a beautiful, handwritten manuscript in the fitzwilliam museum in cambridge known as the fitzwilliam virginal book. Read the fitzwilliam virginal book, volume two by available from rakuten kobo. Shop and buy fitzwilliam virginal book, volume 2 sheet music. Corranto corrato from the fitzwilliam virginal book ccxxv.
Watkins ale anonymous fitzwilliam virginal book youtube. The 6th and penultimate instalment of one of the most prestigious and ambitious recording projects in early music. The fitzwilliam virginal book is one of the most important collections of keyboard music of the 16 th century. This is the fourth volume in his acclaimed series of recordings from the fitzwilliam virginal book, with the first praised by fanfare, who said this is one complete recording series that i want. Originally written for the virginals a rectangular type of harpsichord, the piece is full of ornaments that were typical of the period. Lodged in the fitzwilliam museum in cambridge it contains more than 300 works for the virginal, by composers such as john, bull, william byrd, thomas tomkins and many others. The fitzwilliam virginal book, volume two ebook by. It takes its name from viscount fitzwilliam who bequeathed this manuscript collection to cambridge university in 1816, where it remains to this day in the. Pavana fantasia william byrd fitzwilliam virginalbook by ernsts early music. Virginal, also called virginals, orpair of virginals, musical instrument of the harpsichord family, of which it may be the oldest member. The sixteenth and early seventeenthcentury ornamentation as practised on the continent is also investigated, in order to elucidate the contemporary english practice. Listen to your favorite songs from fitzwilliam virginal book, vol. The virginal may take its name from latin virga rod, referring to the jacks, or wooden shafts that rest on the ends of the keys and hold the plucking mechanism.
Corranto corrato from the fitzwilliam virginal book ccxxv priamo z youtube. Of unknown origins, the previously scarce collectors item is now available at popular prices for the first time. The fitzwilliam virginal book is an important source of early keyboard music from england. Fitzwilliam virginal book music collection britannica.
An almain, corranto and another corranto from the fitzwilliam virginal book by ernsts early music. Unlike the harpsichord and spinet, the virginals single set of strings runs nearly. The fitzwilliam virginal book is a primary source of keyboard music from the late elizabethan and early jacobean periods in. The fitzwilliam virginal book, a collection of 297 keyboard works composed between 1550 and 1620, mixes elaborate masterpieces with modest dance tunes and charming songs. The fitzwilliam virginal book is the most remarkable, and in many respects the most valuable collection of elizabethan keyboard music, according to groves dictionary of music and musicians. Fitzwilliam virginal book, also called erroneously queen elizabeths virginal book, an early 17thcentury english manuscript collection of 297 pieces for keyboard by many of the major composers of the period, including william byrd, who is represented by 67 pieces.
Contents listing this is a detailed listing of the contents of the fitzwilliam virginal book. Fitzwilliam virginal book simple english wikipedia, the. As i have mentioned in others blogs, a compendium is a. Chandos records is one of the worlds premier classical music record companies, best known for its ground breaking search for neglected musical gems. Originally written for the virginals a rectangular type of harpsichord, the piece is full of ornaments that were. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Both these types can be heard on this album, along with the conventional pairing of slow and fast dances, the pavan and galliard. Volume 2 of famous early 17thcentury collection of keyboard. Young lady seated at the virginal, johannes vermeer johannes, jan or johan vermeer 1632 december 1675, dutch the fitzwilliam virginal book the fitzwilliam virginal book, an early 17thcentury english manuscript for keyboard music, is yet another compendium of musical pieces that combine the pieces of several composers. The fitzwilliam virginal book, volume 6 2cd naxosdirect. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Corranto corrato from the fitzwilliam virginal book. The ornamentation in the fitzwilliam virginal book with an.
Booklet includes comprehensive notes about the background of the fitzwilliam virginal book and the pieces performed in this volume. See all 6 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Volume 1 in a series of recordings of the complete fitzwilliam virginal book, a fascinating project and the first of its kind. Pieterjan belder continues his superb survey of the fitzwilliam virginal book, an extraordinary manuscript compiled in the late 16th century. It is one of the most important testimonies to musical practice in the elizabethan. Buy pieterjan belders album titled fitzwilliam virginal book, vol. Earl fitzwilliam or fitzwilliam was a title in both the peerage of ireland and the peerage of great britain held by the head of the fitzwilliam family later wentworthfitzwilliam.
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