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Period ensembles have had great success re-creating the music of past eras, but some have even reconstructed the musical programs of specific historic events, based on documentation of the time. This album by the choral group Psallentes, the instrumental consort Oltremontano, and its director Wim Becu is a presentation of music for the coronation of Charles II in Westminster Abbey on April 23, 1661. After the drab years of Oliver Cromwell's rule, the restoration of the Stuart monarchy called for a glorious state celebration that required new ensembles, based on the practices in the French court. The music for the royal procession past the triumphal arches was provided by Matthew Locke, who composed a suite of dances for sackbuts and cornetts. For the coronation itself, the music consisted of works by Girolamo Fantini, William Child, William Byrd, and Pelham Humfrey, and the royal banquet and masque were accompanied by the dances and airs of Augustine Bassano, William Lawes, Byrd, and John Adson. (What may surprise listeners is the strong Renaissance character of much of the music, which still dominated in England while the Continent was already experiencing the high Baroque.) As a representation of the occasion, this recording is convincing in its musical performances and sound effects, which include crowd noises, horses, bells, and the drumming and fanfares that would have been heard at various points along the procession route. Strongly recommended for students of British history.
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The Songe Called Trumpetts (Robert Parsons)
Robert Parsons, Composer - Wim Becu, Conductor - Oltremontano, Ensemble, MainArtist
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Harmonie universelle (Marin Mersenne)
Marin Mersenne, Composer - Wim Becu, Conductor - Oltremontano, Ensemble, MainArtist
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For his Majesty's Sagbutts and Cornetts (Matthew Locke)
Matthew Locke, Composer - Wim Becu, Conductor - Oltremontano, Ensemble, MainArtist
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Matthew Locke, Composer - Wim Becu, Conductor - Oltremontano, Ensemble, MainArtist
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Matthew Locke, Composer - Wim Becu, Conductor - Oltremontano, Ensemble, MainArtist
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Matthew Locke, Composer - Wim Becu, Conductor - Oltremontano, Ensemble, MainArtist
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Matthew Locke, Composer - Wim Becu, Conductor - Oltremontano, Ensemble, MainArtist
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Matthew Locke, Composer - Wim Becu, Conductor - Oltremontano, Ensemble, MainArtist
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Matthew Locke, Composer - Wim Becu, Conductor - Oltremontano, Ensemble, MainArtist
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Modo per imparare a sonare di tromba (Girolamo Fantini)
Girolamo Fantini, Composer - Wim Becu, Conductor - Oltremontano, Ensemble, MainArtist
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O Lord, grant the King a long life (William Child)
William Child, Composer - Psallentes, Choir, MainArtist - Wim Becu, Conductor - Oltremontano, Ensemble
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In Nomine à 5, VdGS No. 5 (William Byrd)
William BYRD, Composer - Wim Becu, Conductor - Oltremontano, Ensemble, MainArtist
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The king shall rejoice, Op. 17 (Pelham Humfrey)
Pelham Humfrey, Composer - Psallentes, Choir, MainArtist - Wim Becu, Conductor - Oltremontano, Ensemble
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Miserere à 4, BE 17/122 (William Byrd)
William BYRD, Composer - Wim Becu, Conductor - Oltremontano, Ensemble, MainArtist
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Te Deum (Pelham Humfrey)
Pelham Humfrey, Composer - Psallentes, Choir, MainArtist - Wim Becu, Conductor - Oltremontano, Ensemble
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"The King" - Bells of Westminster Abbey
Psallentes, Choir, MainArtist - Oltremontano, Ensemble
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Pavan à 5, VdGS No. 1 (Augustine Bassano)
Augustine Bassano, Composer - Wim Becu, Conductor - Oltremontano, Ensemble, MainArtist
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Galliard à 5, VdGS No. 2 (Augustine Bassano)
Augustine Bassano, Composer - Wim Becu, Conductor - Oltremontano, Ensemble, MainArtist
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Pavan à 5, VdGS No. 3 (Augustine Bassano)
Augustine Bassano, Composer - Wim Becu, Conductor - Oltremontano, Ensemble, MainArtist
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Galiard & Corant à 5 (Set by Peter Philips) (Augustine Bassano)
Augustine Bassano, Composer - Wim Becu, Conductor - Oltremontano, Ensemble, MainArtist
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Fantazia 2 a 6 (William Lawes)
William Lawes, Composer - Wim Becu, Conductor - Oltremontano, Ensemble, MainArtist
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Pavan a 6 (Augustine Bassano)
Augustine Bassano, Composer - Wim Becu, Conductor - Oltremontano, Ensemble, MainArtist
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Almand à 6 (Anonyme)
Anonymous, Composer - Wim Becu, Conductor - Oltremontano, Ensemble, MainArtist
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Browning à 5, BE 17/39 (William Byrd)
William BYRD, Composer - Wim Becu, Conductor - Oltremontano, Ensemble, MainArtist
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Courtly Masquing Ayres (John Adson)
John Adson, Composer - Wim Becu, Conductor - Oltremontano, Ensemble, MainArtist
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John Adson, Composer - Wim Becu, Conductor - Oltremontano, Ensemble, MainArtist
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John Adson, Composer - Wim Becu, Conductor - Oltremontano, Ensemble, MainArtist
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Album review
Period ensembles have had great success re-creating the music of past eras, but some have even reconstructed the musical programs of specific historic events, based on documentation of the time. This album by the choral group Psallentes, the instrumental consort Oltremontano, and its director Wim Becu is a presentation of music for the coronation of Charles II in Westminster Abbey on April 23, 1661. After the drab years of Oliver Cromwell's rule, the restoration of the Stuart monarchy called for a glorious state celebration that required new ensembles, based on the practices in the French court. The music for the royal procession past the triumphal arches was provided by Matthew Locke, who composed a suite of dances for sackbuts and cornetts. For the coronation itself, the music consisted of works by Girolamo Fantini, William Child, William Byrd, and Pelham Humfrey, and the royal banquet and masque were accompanied by the dances and airs of Augustine Bassano, William Lawes, Byrd, and John Adson. (What may surprise listeners is the strong Renaissance character of much of the music, which still dominated in England while the Continent was already experiencing the high Baroque.) As a representation of the occasion, this recording is convincing in its musical performances and sound effects, which include crowd noises, horses, bells, and the drumming and fanfares that would have been heard at various points along the procession route. Strongly recommended for students of British history.
© TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 27 track(s)
- Total length: 01:06:23
- 1 Digital booklet
- Main artists: Oltremontano Psallentes Wim Becu
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Accent
- Genre: Classical Chamber Music
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