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See Terms & Conditions for p&p rates. | |  | Byrd: Complete Fantasias for Harpsichord
Byrd: | Fantasia in G No, 2 Praeludium to the Fancie, BK12 Fantasia in A minor Praeludium in C major Fantasia, C No. 2 Fantasia in G minor Ut, re, mi, fa, sol, la in F major Fantasia in D minor Ut, re, mi, fa, sol, la in G major Ut, mi, re Praeludium in G minor Fantasia in G major Fantasia in C major, No. 1 |
The fantasia was in the process of being adapted for keyboard from lute and consort music during William Byrd’s youth, and his formidable mastery of counterpoint brought the form to a pinnacle equivalent to his matchless vocal works. These splendours combine with lively dances and virtuoso display and quotations from songs of love and death. They also may hold fascinating symbols which mark secret Catholic allegiances, a gift for Elizabeth I, and a memorial to the tragic Mary, Queen of Scots. Our cover image shows the only possible contemporary impression of Byrd, as a Gentleman of the Chapel Royal at the funeral of Elizabeth I. “Glen Wilson squares up to the Fantasias...If his playing isn't always free, it's eagle-eyed in its attention to detail: ornaments crackle with exactitude and the counterpoint is lucidly deconstructed with didactic precision...those seeking the Fantasias without having to purchase a complete set need not hesitate: a few moments of stiffness aside, Wilson is compelling.” BBC Music Magazine, January 2012 **** | | | (also available to download from $6.00) | Usually despatched in 2 - 3 working days. (Available now to download.) |
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| |  | Byrd: Pieces from the Fitzwilliam Virginal Book
Ursula Duetschler (harpsichord) | | | Usually despatched in 4 - 5 working days. |
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| |  | The Organs Of Eton College - Volume 1
Clive Driskill-Smith, Christopher Hughes, Paul Plummer, Robert Quinney (organists) Performed on the Snetzler Chamber Organ and the Hill Organ in College Chapel | | | Usually despatched in 4 - 5 working days. |
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| |  | Ah dear Heart
Christiane Zywietz-Godland (soprano), Stefan Reuter (organ) Bochumer Gambenensemble | | | Usually despatched in 2 - 3 working days. |
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