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and early music aficionados alike.Other information:- Second
volume of a unique project: the first complete recording
of the Fitzwilliam Virginal Book,
dedicated to...
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Among the most prized exhibits of Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge,
stands the Fitzwilliam Virginal Book, the largest surviving
anthology of Elizabethan and Jacobean keyboard music. Dating from a
period during which theory and notation were undergoing radical
change, the collection was probably compiled by Francis Tregian and
falls just short of 300 compositions. These include a number by
William Byrd, the foremost composer of the Elizabethan age.Bringing
together all of Byrd's works as featured in the anthology, this
release contains many sets of variations -- including the infamous
Walsingham MB8, which comprises no less than 22 embellished
statements of the theme. The piece ranks among the most virtuosic
of the composer's keyboard compositions, and appears alongside
several instrumental dances such as the Pavan and Galliard. Often
modal in flavour, these abound in rhythmic energy and continuity --
important features considering the static harmony and repetitive
nature of the material. The Carman's Whistle also makes an
appearance, a piece first popularised by Arthur Rubinstein during
his historical recital programmes and which was later arranged by
Percy Grainger.A leading expert in the field of early music,
Pieter-Jan Belder has recorded widely for Brilliant Classics over
the years and returns once again to perform this illustrious
programme of works. The release is an engaging follow-up to the
first volume in the series, extending its instrumental range to
include performances on a 1604 virginal by Ruckers as well as a
chest organ, and comprises essential listening for keyboardists and
early music aficionados alike.Other information:- Second volume of
a unique project: the first complete recording of the Fitzwilliam
Virginal Book, dedicated to William Byrd.- Recorded 19 & 20
October 2011, Westvestkerk Schiedam (CD1); 26 May & 1 June
2012, Doopsgezinde gemeente Dordrecht (CD2).- A great achievement
of Pieter-Jan Belder, one of the most respected and frequently
recorded keyboard (harpsichord, clavichord, virginal, organ,
hammerklavier) players of today. His recordings of Bach, Rameau,
CPE Bach and Scarlatti (complete Sonatas!) have met with great
critical acclaim in the international press.- Belder plays a unique
original Ruckers instrument from 1604, the details of which are
described in the extensive liner notes in the booklet.- Includes
detailed notes on the history of the Fitzwilliam Virginal Book and
the 1604 virginal used in the recording, notes on William Byrd's
contribution to the anthology, and an artist biography
