Fretwork marks its 35th anniversary with this holiday release. Although “holiday release” hardly describes this album. The celebration of Christmas was quite different than it is today. In fact, it was quite different from the Victorian Christmas traditions that now define the holiday. Advent, the time leading up to Christmas, was a time for mediation, […]
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Thomas Tallis, Katherine Parr, and Songs of Reformation
To fully appreciate the music on this release, you should read the liner notes. To appreciate Thomas Tallis’ artistry, you just have to listen. This release features Tallis compositions written for the nascent Church of England. The music reflects the latest scholarship, which shines new light on Tallis and his catalog. The text for Se lord and […]
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Tune Thy Musicke to Thy Hart
There have been many albums of English renaissance music, but none quite like this. Tune thy Musicke brings to light some truly neglected repertoire — sacred music for the manor home. From the time of Henry VIII through James I, amateur musicianship flourished to a high degree of proficiency. Stile Antico shows just how high […]