Some of the finest composers of 17th-century England spent most of their career in other countries. For some, this was a professional consideration, while others were avoiding religious discrimination or the long arm of the law! The most famous is John Dowland, the melancholy lutenist who became England's foremost musical ambassador to northern Europe, but there were many others such as violinist Thomas Simpson and viol player/mercenary soldier Tobias Hume. Their work informed a whole generation of Continental composers. Our program features music of these talented English expatriates, including works by Peter Phillips and original arrangements of keyboard pieces by John Bull.
With Michael Barrett, tenor & recorder
Live concert recording 2006
Some of the finest composers of 17th-century England spent most of their career in other countries. For some, this was a professional consideration, while others were avoiding religious discrimination or the long arm of the law! The most famous is John Dowland, the melancholy lutenist who became England's foremost musical ambassador to northern Europe, but there were many others such as violinist Thomas Simpson and viol player/mercenary soldier Tobias Hume. Their work informed a whole generation of Continental composers. Our program features music of these talented English expatriates, including works by Peter Phillips and original arrangements of keyboard pieces by John Bull.
With Michael Barrett, tenor & recorder
Live concert recording 2006
