The Triumphs
Of Oriana
CHANDOS / CHACONNE / 2002
The most famous of English madrigal collections, compiled by Thomas Morley, apparently in honour of Queen Elizabeth (but read John Milsom’s note on this). Music by Weelkes, Wilbye, Morley etc... and the only known madrigal to mention clotted cream.
FEATURING:
Weelkes - As Vesta was from Latmos Hill descending
Morley - Hard by a crystal fountain
Lute solos played by David Miller
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REVIEWS
“The 10 solo voices of I Fagiolini bring out every facet of these sharply contrasted settings… this beautifully prepared recording… a remarkable musical document.”
THE GUARDIAN
“The full collection has not been recorded for nearly a quarter of a century now, and this version is very welcome for that reason alone…”
BBC MUSIC MAGAZINE
“…performances as good as this by the
10 members of I Fagiolini make it seem worth the wait.”
GRAMOPHONE
