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See Terms & Conditions for p&p rates. | |  | A Musicall Banquet is an unusual and innovative collection of lute songs, the first book of its kind in England which includes songs in Italian, French and Spanish. Robert Dowland emphasizes this aspect in his title by making an analogy with a banquet or feast of many fine dishes: "A Musicall Banquet furnished with varietie of delicious Ayres, Collected out of the best Authors in English, French, Spanish and Italian.” Among the composers are Robert Dowland’s famous father, John Dowland with his famous ‘In Darkness let me dwell’, Giulio Caccini with ‘Amarilli mia bella’, Pierre Guédron, Anthony Holborne, Daniel Batchelar and others.
Monika Mauch (soprano) & Nigel North (lute) Robert Dowland, son of famous English composer John Dowland, published the collection of lute songs, A Musicall Banquet in London in 1610. Here two exceptional interpreters, German soprano Monika Mauch and British lutenist Nigel North perform its songs, and also virtuoso lute solos, melodic music by John Dowland, Caccini, Pierre Guédron, Anthony Holborne, Daniel Batchelar and others in which serene stillness meets with brooding expressivity. | 
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| |  | Dowland - Lute Music Volume 3Pavans, Galliards and Almains
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Catherine Bott, Philip Pickett (recorder), Pavlo Beznosiuk (violins), Frances Kelly (harp), David Roblou (harpsichord) and Nigel North (lute, theorbo and guitar). Recorded: Forde Abbey, Somerset 1985 | | | In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day. |
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| |  | Bach on the Lute“Bach on the Lute” displays the character and tone of the lute at its best, beautifully served by these creative transcriptions and North’s
outstanding technical and interpretive ability.
Bach, J S: | Cello Suites Nos. 1-6, BWV1007-1012 The ever-popular Cello Suites are transformed when played on lute. The instrument allows North to
sustain and clarify the counterpoint, harmony and bass line which is sketched in the original, creating
an authentic, yet quite unique interpretation. Sonatas & Partitas for solo violin, BWV1001-1006 The Violin Sonatas and Partitas, renowned for their technical difficulties and requirement for depth of
musical expression, are beautifully rediscovered. North sensitively presents a distinctive orchestration
of these pieces which intriguingly emphasizes the subtle Italian influence of these works. |
“What he [Bach] might have written if he had understood the Baroque lute as well as North does. These are performances that combine good style and intelligence with heart and sensibility, and in which phrases are naturally breathed through articulation and dynamics.” Gramophone Magazine | | Linn - CKD300 (CD - 4 discs) Normally: £16.49 (£14.03 ex. VAT) Special: £12.36 (£10.52 ex. VAT) |
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| |  | Dowland - Lute Music Volume 2Dowland's Tears
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| |  | John Dowland - Lute Music Volume 1Fancyes, Dances & Spirits
“The prospect of a Nigel North set is something to drool over, and this first installment doesn't disappoint. Pre-eminently the lutenist's lutenist, North is steeped in the music - and technically beyond reproach. Can anyone slip the colourist gears as smoothly? Every opening chord makes you sit up and pay attention; lazy listening is never an option.” BBC Music Magazine  BBC Music Magazine
Instrumental Choice - August 2006 |
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Uccellini: | Sonata II, Op. IV Sonata over Toccata V, Op. IV Sonatas III, IV, IX, XII, Op. V Sonatas I, II, XI, Op. VII Sonata I, Op. IX Correntes IV, IX, XX, Op. IV Arias II, III, IX, Op. IV |
Andrew Manze (violin), Nigel North (theorbo), John Toll (organ) Romanesca "Some of the most uninhibited baroque playing around. Any disc released by Romanesca is a 'must'". Classic CD | | | In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day. |
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Andrew Manze (baroque violin), Nigel North (archlute, theorbo & guitar), John Toll (harpsichord) Romanesca | | | In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day. |
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Sylvain Bergeron (lute), Charles Daniels (tenor), Olivier Fortin (harpsichord), Margaret Little (viola da gamba), Nigel North (lute), Skip Sempé (harpsichord) Montreal Baroque, Susie Napper It is hardly surprising that musicians of the Baroque period were fascinated by the legend of Orpheus, as much for the tragic love story of the mythic couple, as for the ancient Greek belief in the extraordinary power of music. Among the first operas we have two settings of Euridice, the first by Jacopo Peri and the second by Giulio Caccini, as well as Monteverdi's Orfeo. Composers up to Haydn, including Luigi Rossi, Telemann, and Gluck, adapted the tragic story for the stage, and thus evoked the power – which they themselves possessed – of the art of sound. This recording includes diverse pieces of music chosen to evoke the main episode of the myth; they were composed in Italy, England, and France, during the first two decades of the seventeenth century. There are compositions for lute and for harpsichord that suggest the art of Orpheus himself, using his lyre to charm men, beasts, and gods; there are also instrumental pieces and interventions for the hero of Orfeo by Monteverdi. Finally, Italian monodies, airs de cour, as well as airs by John Dowland and Tobias Hume, express the many vicissitudes that weave together the fabric of existence. | | | Usually despatched in 4 - 6 working days. |
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