Volume 1, recorded in 2010, in a series of recordings of the complete fitzwilliam virginal book, a fascinating project and the first of its kind. 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 titles52. There isnt much of pride and prejudice in this except for colonel fitzwilliam with only brief appearances by his cousins anne and the darcys. In 1951 elizabeth cole compared tregians signature on a legal document with a hand in which titles and composers names are copied in the fitzwilliam virginal book and eg. 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. Fitzwilliam virginal book edited from the original manuscript. Of unknown origins, the previously scarce collectors item is now available at popular prices for the first time. Cd australian import ship this item this item is available online through marketplace sellers. Robin christopher hogwood the fitzwilliam virginal book.
Recordings of pieces from the fitzwilliam virginal book, mp3 files free download. The fitzwilliam virginal book is the most famous, extensive and important collection of keyboard music from the english elizabethan and jacobean era. Colonel fitzwilliam pride and prejudice works archive. Christopher hogwood conductor, musicologist, keyboard player. The fitzwilliam virginal book is one of the most important collections of keyboard music of the 16 th century.
It is the longest piece of elizabethan keyboard music known. Colonel fitzwilliam talked so agreeably of kent and hertfordshire, of travelling and staying at home, of new books and music, that elizabeth had never been half so well entertained in that room before. Fitzwilliam virginal book christopher hogwood user. The fitzwilliam virginal book is a primary source of keyboard music from the late elizabethan and early jacobean periods in england, i. 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. Christopher hogwood virginal, organ, harpsichord, spinet. Pieter jan belder, one of the most respected harpsichordists of today, has taken on this huge project. 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. Apr 12, 2018 colonel fitzwilliam, who led the way, was about thirty, not handsome, but in person and address most truly the gentleman. Colonel fitzwilliams first name was not richard austen authors.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Fitzwilliam virginal book 1981 the fitzwilliam virginal book is one of the most important collections of keyboard music of the 16th century. This page is only for complete editions and multiple selections from the collection here. The fitzwilliam virginal book is one of the most important collections of keyboard music of the 16th century. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cooki. Hogwoods recusant fitzwilliam virginal book classics today. Search for library items search for lists search for. This item is available online through marketplace sellers. The fitzwilliam virginal book by christopher hogwood on. The fitzwilliam virginal book, an album by christopher hogwood on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. 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. Academy of ancient music james bowman christopher hogwood emma. Christopher hogwood the fitzwilliam virginal book 1981.
Byrd, bull and farnaby, the three most voluminous con tributors to the collection, are well represented. Also a noted musicologist, hogwood has edited music from the sixteenth fitzwilliam virginal book to the twentieth centuries elgar, martinu, stravinsky and is chairman of the advisory board overseeing the new edition of carl philipp emanuel bach. When lady fitzwilliam enlists the help of the newly widowed and slightly eccentric lady diana herbert to help her future niece, elizabeth bennet, transition into london society, colonel richard fitzwilliam quickly realizes that eight years is not enough time to erase feelings as powerful as theirs. I love when a book surprises me, and this one certainly did.
Buy fitzwilliam virginal book by john bull, william byrd, giles farnaby, martin peerson, william inglott, thomas morley, william tisdale, christopher hogwood from amazons classical music store. Fitzwilliam virginal book 1615 largest collection of english keyboard music or of any renaissance keyboard music from any country contains 297 compositions, inluding dances, descriptive pieces, intabulations of italian madrigals and french chansons, and sets of variations on popular tunes and religious melodies. The fitzwilliam virginal book is a collection of elizabethan music, compiled after elizabeths death, by francis tregian, while he was in prison. It clocks in at over fifteen minutes and if all of the repeats, as in the manuscript, were observed it becomes a little mindboggling. The book, which is now housed in the fitzwilliam museum at cambridge, hails from the late elizabethan and early jacobean periods in england. 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. Find more william byrd giles farnaby christopher hogwood fitzwilliam virginal book vinyl records and lps. The work that opens disc 1 also opens the fitzwilliam virginal book itself. Its name comes from viscount fitzwilliam who gave the book to cambridge university in 1816. This seems to me a good selection from the 297 pieces which make up the fitzwilliam virginal book. In addition, there are ten pieces from another important keyboard source in the collection of cambridges fitzwilliam museum, the tisdale virginal book. John munday 15551630, robin virginal thomas white 1642 c.
This release features excerpts from the fitzwilliam virginal book from composers including giovanni picchi, orlando gibbons, john bull, william byrd, and more. Buy fitzwilliam virginal book volume 1 by various isbn. Per gr, listopia is not for purposes of promotion and or advertising. The volume was a longtime project of the late christopher hogwood, and has been brought to completion. As a jacobean document, however the fitzwilliam virginal book was only begun six years after the queens death tregians choice of music reflects the taste of an imprisoned recusant rather than a ruling monarch, and leans heavily on the work of exiles peter philips, john bull, fellow recusants william byrd and personal friends giles.
William byrd my ladye nevells booke and as a contributor to the fitzwilliam virginal book. Christopher hogwood the fitzwilliam virginal book 1981, vinyl. At the time the fitzwilliam virginal book was put together most collections of keyboard music were compiled by performers. Genealogy profile for sir john the older fitzwilliam, kt. 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. Buy fitzwilliam virginal book by john bull, william byrd, giles farnaby, martin peerson, william inglott, thomas morley, william tisdale, christopher hogwood. Fitzwilliam virginal book koopman capriccio records. At first it was alleged that it was owned by queen elizabeth i, but that turned out to be a fiction. Christopher hogwood fitzwilliam virginal book amazon. It takes its name from viscount fitzwilliam who bequeathed this manuscript collection to cambridge university in 1816.
The fitzwilliam virginal book 2 volumes by maitland j a. Tidal is the first global music streaming service with high fidelity sound, hidef video quality, along with expertly curated playlists and original content making it a trusted source for music and culture. Continuations of pride and prejudice that feature colonel fitzwilliam as a main character. Fitzwilliam virginal book music collection britannica. Oct 09, 20 bull was one of the most famous composers of keyboard music of the early 17th century, exceeded only by sweelinck in the netherlands and frescobaldi in italy. Following the success of the double lp released to accompany the folio societys publication music at court also written by christopher hogwood, the society commissioned further recordings of music. Charivari agreable, byrd the fitzwilliam virginal book, cd, signum records.
Christopher hogwood during a rehearsal at the barbican centre, london, 2007. Christopher hogwood the fitzwilliam virginal book 2016, card. Buy online, pick up in store is currently unavailable, but this item may be available for instore purchase. Fitzwilliam virginal book christopher hogwood virginal, organ, harpsichord, spinet the present performances, in a recording of exemplary fidelity and clarity, are shapely and always alive. Peter wentworthfitzwilliam, 8th earl fitzwilliam, and my. Of the items listed at renaissance music manuscript sources only one of the article titles is italicized within the article elizabeth rogers virginal book and some are italicized within the article and use italic title fitzwilliam virginal book, my ladye nevells booke, parthenia music, parthenia inviolata. Much mystery surrounds the collection of 297 tudorera keyboard pieces popularly known as the fitzwilliam virginal book. With an introduction and notes translated into german by john bernhoff. 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. The fitzwilliam virginal book by christopher hogwood on tidal.
Auto suggestions are available once you type at least 3 letters. It is one of the major compendiums from the elizabethan period of england, although it was not even collected until a number of years after. Fitzwilliam virginal book christopher hogwood kbd decca eloquence 480 5597 2 cds. Barclay edited by fitzwilliam and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. 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. Contents listing this is a detailed listing of the contents of the fitzwilliam virginal book. I fear the editors concern that a larger book might have been a serious damage to an early keyboard is more than justified. The fitzwilliam virginal book is an important source of early keyboard music from england. Gunnar geisse, wannsee recordings, double cd, neos, 2019, new. Christopher hogwood the fitzwilliam virginal book rare. Program notes on the manuscript by iain fenlon, on the music by christopher hogwood, and on the instruments by derek adlam 14 p. The fitzwilliam virginal book england, early 17th century. Fitzwilliam virginal book, an album by jovanka marville on spotify.
Apr 03, the fitzwilliam virginal book is one of the most important collections of keyboard music of the 16th century. Fitzwilliam virginal book by jovanka marville on spotify. The largest single source of a very english repertoire, this elegant manuscript contains nearly 300 pieces, including a large part of the output of john bull, william byrd, giles. The complete works packard humanities institute, 2014.
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