The Prince's Tunes
Donald Macleod explores the music of James' era through key moments in his reign, focusing on his son Prince Henry's court musicians.
Donald Macleod explores the music and musicians of James' time through key moments in his reign.
Prince Henry, James' ill-fated eldest son, followed in his father's footseps when he employed a court of his own, using many of the leading musicians of the age.
Robert Johnson: Courant
VIRGIN VC 759321 2, Tr 20
Tallis: Sing and Glorify
The Sixteen
Harry Christophers (director)
CORO CORSACD 16016, Tr 9
Alfonso Ferrabosco II: Dovehouse Pavan
Hespèrion XXI
Jordi Savall (director)
ALIA VOX AV9832, Tr 1
Almaine
Hespèrion XXI
Jordi Savall (director)
ALIA VOX AV9832, Tr 2
Johnson: The Fairies' Dance (The Masque of Oberon)
A Ferrabosco II: The Solemn Rites are Well Begun
Johnson: The First of the Princes
The Musicians of the Globe
Philip Pickett (director)
PHILIPS 4462172 t16-18
Thomas Lupo: Ardo, Sì (1st part); Ardi et Gela (2nd part)
The English Fantasy
ASV CD GAU 149, Trs 1-2
Campion: All Looks be Pale
Michael Chance (countertenor)
Nigel North (lute)
LINN CKD105, Tr 11
Coperario: Suite No 12 in D minor
Le Concert Francais
ASTRÃE AUVIDIS E8504, Trs 22-24
Alfonso Ferrabosco II: Four-note Pavan
Connor Burrowes (treble)
Amsterdam Loeki Stardust Quartet
CHANNEL CLASSICS CCS 9196, Tr 18.
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- Wed 9 Apr 200812:00BBC Radio 3
- Wed 9 Apr 200820:45BBC Radio 3
- Wed 19 Aug 200912:00BBC Radio 3
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