Fitzwilliam virginal book, also called erroneously queen elizabeths virginal book, an early 17thcentury english manuscript collection of pieces for. The fitzwilliam virginal book vol 7 g et r farnaby byrd. Pieterjan belder 1966 studied recorder with ricardo kanji at the royal conservatium of the hague, and harpsichord with bob van asperen at the amsterdam sweelinck conservatorium. It clocks in at over fifteen minutes and if all of the repeats, as in the manuscript, were observed it. Pieterjan belder the fitzwilliam virginal book, vol. Pieterjan belder clavecin, pieter jan belder, pieterjan belder clavecin. In this volume he turns his attention to the works of father and son giles and richard farnaby, william byrd, and selected anonymous works. Provided to youtube by kontor new media farmers pavan cclxxxvii pieterjan belder fitzwilliam virginal book vol. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. This is the fourth volume in his acclaimed series of recordings from the fitzwilliam virginal book, with the first praised by fanfare, who said this is one complete recording series that i want. Listen to your favorite songs from fitzwilliam virginal book, vol.
Fitzwilliam virginal book, an early 17thcentury english manuscript collection of. It is the longest piece of elizabethan keyboard music known. This series is in corporation with gesualdo consort amsterdam on the label etcetera. It is now deposited in the fitzwilliam museum at cambridge. The fitzwilliam virginal book volume 5 pieterjan belder harpsichord rec. His larger sets of variations exploit a vein of virtuosity scarcely inferior to. The fitzwilliam virginal book is the most remarkable, and in many respects the most valuable collection of elizabethan keyboard music, according to groves dictionary of music and musicians. The fitzwilliam virginal book, volume 7 brilliant classics. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Now into its seventh volume, pieterjan belder s series continues to uncover more works from the fitzwilliam virginal book. Belder plays a unique original ruckers instrument from 1604, the details of which are described in the extensive liner notes in the booklet. The first volume of the complete edition of the fitzwilliam virginal book. Cookies allow us to personalize content and ads, to provide social mediarelated features and analyze our traffic. Chandos records is one of the worlds premier classical music record companies, best known for its ground breaking search for neglected musical gems.
Now the tireless pieterjan belder gives us vivid and vivacious performances of 35 of these nearly 300 piecesa very welcome set. The fitzwilliam virginal book vol 2 william byrd belder. His larger sets of variations exploit a vein of virtuosity scarcely inferior to that of his eminent contemporary john bull. The fitzwilliam virginal book is a primary source of keyboard music from the late elizabethan and early jacobean periods in england, i. He seems to revel in big projects like the complete sonatas of scarlatti. We also share information on the use of our site with our social media partners, advertising and analytics, which can combine them with other information you have provided to them or collected in your use of their services. Fitzwilliam virginal book music collection britannica. The fitzwilliam virginal book volume 5 2017, cd discogs. Fitzwilliam virginal book volume 1 brilliant classics. Pieterjan belder is a musicologist as well as a polished performer, and his indepth study of the fitzwilliam virginal book makes for a highly informed performance practice.
Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. The fitzwilliam virginal book is the most famous, extensive and important collection of keyboard music from the english elizabethan and jacobean era. It takes its name from viscount fitzwilliam who bequeathed this manuscript collection to cambridge university in 1816. Buy pieterjan belder s album titled fitzwilliam virginal book, vol. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. Of unknown origins, the previously scarce collectors item is now available at popular prices for the first time. William byrd, pieterjan belder the fitzwilliam virginal book, vol.
Belder s sweep through this music is impressive, and so is his meticulous fingerwork at the smallest levels. The fitzwilliam virginal book volume 2 william byrd by pieterjan belder download and listen to the album. This remarkable collection of works for the virginal, or small harpsichord, is found in the fitzwilliam museum in cambridge. Fitzwilliam virginal book download free sheet music musopen. He has persued a flourishing career as harpsichordist, clavichord player, organist, fortepianist and recorder player. Related works, pieces from the fitzwilliam virginal book. Belder s project of recording the entire fitzwilliam virginal book started in 2010.
Pieterjan belder harpsichords brilliant classics 95458 2 cds. Pieterjan belder continues his superb survey of the fitzwilliam virginal book, an extraordinary manuscript compiled in the late 16th century and held in the fitzwilliam museum in cambridge. Pieterjan belder is currently working on recordings of works by handel, c. It is the largest collection of elizabethan and jacobean keyboard music, all handwritten and totalling nearly 300 compositions, and all of which. In this, the sixth volume, belder focuses on the compositions of john bull, one of the main contributors to the collection. It takes its name from viscount fitzwilliam who bequeathed this manuscript. Includes detailed notes on the history of the fitzwilliam virginal book and the 1604 virginal used in the recording, notes on william byrds contribution to the anthology, and an artist biography. Download fitzwilliam virginal book in pdf and mp3 for free and without. He has worked from 2010 to 20 recording the complete fitzwilliam virginal book of more than 300 pieces. Posted on october 3, 2018 by emr2015 posted in recording tagged keyboard, renaissance. William byrd to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it to another music lover. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle.
The work that opens disc 1 also opens the fitzwilliam virginal book itself. Fuller maitland and stephen squires piano book level. Album the fitzwilliam virginal book volume 2, william. Buy fitzwilliam virginal book, volume 5 by pieterjan belder, various, none from amazons classical music store. In england the decades around 1600, known as the elizabethan and jacobean periods, were a. Belder used different instruments for the different character of compositions by william byrd, peter philips, jan pieterszoon sweelinck, giles farnaby and john bull. Since paine, there have been other cd selections of this music, but belder s is, to the best of my knowledge, the. Bull, byrd, farnaby, gibbons, morley, philips, tomkins pieterjan belder on allmusic 2012 dutch label brilliant has specialized in lowcost. Contents listing this is a detailed listing of the contents of the fitzwilliam virginal book. The fitzwilliam virginal book a program played on the virginals mother and child by blanche winogron released 1966 stereo by hayward recordings hcrst7266, mineola, new york. The fitzwilliam virginal book, volume 6 2cd naxosdirect. Lodged in the fitzwilliam museum in cambridge it contains more than 300 works for the virginal, by composers such as john, bull, william byrd, thomas tomkins and many others.
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