Some of these recordings are rather hard to come by, some are ubiquitous. Some should be approached with care, preferably having had a stiff drink or two, while others I'm inordinately proud of and will preach their merits for hours given half a chance. Obviously, in some I play in virtually every track, while in other I was but a hired gun, joining in for the odd piece.
‘Alfonso Ferrabosco the Younger: The Art of the Fantasy’, Hathor Consort (RAMÉE, 2018, RAM1806)
‘The Tudor Choir Book’, Ronny Krippner, Croydon Minster Choir of Whitgift School, English Cornett & Sackbut Ensemble (Convivium Records, CV042, 2017)
'Western Wind: Mass by John Taverner & Court Music for Henry VIII' Taverner Choir & Players, Andrew Parrott (AVIE, AV2352, 2016)
De arte saltandi – Die Tänze des Domenico da Piacenza (ca. 1450)’, Basel Domenico Project (Terem-Music / Schola Cantorum Basiliensis, 2015)
Arrangements for all the dances presented in our earliest surviving dance treatise to contain music.
Arrangements for all the dances presented in our earliest surviving dance treatise to contain music.
‘Argentum et Aurum – Musical Treasures from the Early Habsburg Renaissance’, Ensemble Leones (Naxos 8573346, 2015)
Winner of no lesser a prize than the Early Music category of the International Classical Music Awards 2016!
Winner of no lesser a prize than the Early Music category of the International Classical Music Awards 2016!
‘Monteverdi’s Orfeo’, The Taverner Consort & Players (AV2278, 2013)
An impressive attempt at reconstructing original orchestration and performing style, using the 1615 score. An extract from one track can be heard in the showing off page.
An impressive attempt at reconstructing original orchestration and performing style, using the 1615 score. An extract from one track can be heard in the showing off page.
‘Colours in the Dark – The Instrumental Music of Alexander Agricola’, Ensemble Leones (Christophorus, CHR 77368, 2013)
Instrumental music from c. 1500 and its vocal models, appended by newly commissioned compositions inspired by it by composer and Agricoa expert, Fabrice Fitch. An extract from one track can be heard in the showing off page.
Instrumental music from c. 1500 and its vocal models, appended by newly commissioned compositions inspired by it by composer and Agricoa expert, Fabrice Fitch. An extract from one track can be heard in the showing off page.
‘The Birth of the Violin’, Le Miroir de Musique (Ricercar, RIC 333, 2013)
Fascinating portrayal of the changing fashions of the late 15th and early 16th centuries, which saw the gradual demise in the popularity of the Fiddle and resulting ascendency of the Violin.
Fascinating portrayal of the changing fashions of the late 15th and early 16th centuries, which saw the gradual demise in the popularity of the Fiddle and resulting ascendency of the Violin.
‘Das Glogauer Liederbuch’, Dulce Melos & Martin Hummel (Bayerischer Rundfunk for NAXOS, 2012, NAXOS 8572576)
Music from the earliest surviving set of part-books to have come down to us through the ages. Hailing from the 1470s, they contain very early examples of instrumental ensemble music, both freely composed and based on popular songs and melodies of the time.
Music from the earliest surviving set of part-books to have come down to us through the ages. Hailing from the 1470s, they contain very early examples of instrumental ensemble music, both freely composed and based on popular songs and melodies of the time.
‘John Danyel - Songs to Mistress Anne Greene’, A Garden of Eloquence (Etcetera, 2011).
A complete recording of Danyel's only surviving book of Lute-songs (1610), presented - for the first time - in their original order and with specified orchestration (with Base Viol joining the Lute and Voice). An extract from one track can be heard in the showing off page.
A complete recording of Danyel's only surviving book of Lute-songs (1610), presented - for the first time - in their original order and with specified orchestration (with Base Viol joining the Lute and Voice). An extract from one track can be heard in the showing off page.
‘Les fantaisies de Josquin – The Instrumental Music of Josquin Desprez’, Ensemble Leones (Christophorus, 2011).
Instrumental music from c. 1500 and its vocal models, appended by a world-premier recording of a composition by Arvo Pärt.
Instrumental music from c. 1500 and its vocal models, appended by a world-premier recording of a composition by Arvo Pärt.
‘Sotto l'imperio del possente prince - Hommage Music of the 14th and 15th Century’, Ensemble Perlaro (PANCLASSICS, 2010).
Virtuosic and enchanting Italian music from the 14th and 15th centuries, including a number of first-recordings. Listen to it, it's good for you! An extract from one track can be heard in the showing off page.
Virtuosic and enchanting Italian music from the 14th and 15th centuries, including a number of first-recordings. Listen to it, it's good for you! An extract from one track can be heard in the showing off page.
‘Vincenzo da Rimini’, Perlaro (Rimini, 2009).
Live recording of the complete surviving works of Vicenzo da Rimini, added to a book containing their edition and analysis. Sadly, while I prepared and offered free use of new editions for all of them, the commissioners of the recordings insisted we used the existing versions, many of which being erroneous.
Live recording of the complete surviving works of Vicenzo da Rimini, added to a book containing their edition and analysis. Sadly, while I prepared and offered free use of new editions for all of them, the commissioners of the recordings insisted we used the existing versions, many of which being erroneous.
‘Kyrie’, The Oxford Clerkes & Le Basile (The Gift of Music, 2008).
Settings and elaborations of the Kyrie prayer, ranging from the 11th to the 15th century.
Settings and elaborations of the Kyrie prayer, ranging from the 11th to the 15th century.
‘Das Lochamer Liederbuch’, Dulce Melos & Martin Hummel (Bayerischer Rundfunk for NAXOS, 2008, NAXOS 8.557803).
Music from an important German manuscript, which includes a well-known section of virtuosic instrumental reworkings of songs of the time, and a section of mostly monophonic German song, which is often ignored. The selection brings the two together, exploring the links between them.
Music from an important German manuscript, which includes a well-known section of virtuosic instrumental reworkings of songs of the time, and a section of mostly monophonic German song, which is often ignored. The selection brings the two together, exploring the links between them.
‘Flour de Beaulté’, La Morra (RAMÉE, 2006, RAM 0602).
Selection of some of the most complex and beautiful songs copied into a luxurious manuscript transferred from Cyprus to mainland Europe in the early 15th century. An extract from one track can be heard in the showing off page.
Selection of some of the most complex and beautiful songs copied into a luxurious manuscript transferred from Cyprus to mainland Europe in the early 15th century. An extract from one track can be heard in the showing off page.
‘Otfrid von Weißenburg, Liber Evangeliorum’, Ensemble Officium (SWR & Christophorus, 2006, CHR 77279).
Chant and modal improvisation around Otfrid's 9th century translated and versified version of the new testament story.
Chant and modal improvisation around Otfrid's 9th century translated and versified version of the new testament story.
‘Dame de deuil’, La Morra (ET’CETERA/CODAEX, 2005, KTC 4011).
Fashionably melancholic music from the music-collections of the historically rather tragic figure of Margaret of Austria.
Fashionably melancholic music from the music-collections of the historically rather tragic figure of Margaret of Austria.
‘La Tavola Cromatica’, The Earle His Viols & Evelyn Tubb (Raumklang, 2004, RK 2302).
Amazingly chromatic 17th century music, performed in pure mean-tone tuning to respecting the differences between enharmonic pitches. Some of this stuff should be heard to be believed! An extract from one track can be heard in the showing off page.
Amazingly chromatic 17th century music, performed in pure mean-tone tuning to respecting the differences between enharmonic pitches. Some of this stuff should be heard to be believed! An extract from one track can be heard in the showing off page.
‘Wind and Sea’, Ensemble Phoenix (NMC, 2003).
Brazilian music by Heitor Villa-Lobos and Dorival Caymmi, especially arranged by the jazz pianist David Feldman for early instrument.
Brazilian music by Heitor Villa-Lobos and Dorival Caymmi, especially arranged by the jazz pianist David Feldman for early instrument.
‘The 2001 Aviv Competitions’, solo (Jerusalem Music Centre, 2002, JMC-CD 123).
Part of the prize for the Aviv Competition 2001. Having won the Early Music competition, my contribution to the recording was an estampie from c. 1400, a trio-sonata for Violin, Recorder and Basso Continuo by Georg Philip p Telemann, and two short compositions for solo Recorder of my own composition. An extract from one track can be heard in the showing off page.
Part of the prize for the Aviv Competition 2001. Having won the Early Music competition, my contribution to the recording was an estampie from c. 1400, a trio-sonata for Violin, Recorder and Basso Continuo by Georg Philip p Telemann, and two short compositions for solo Recorder of my own composition. An extract from one track can be heard in the showing off page.
‘Thro’ Seas Where Sail Was Never Spread Before’, Ensemble Phoenix (Brascan Brasil S.A, 2000).
An illustration of the discovery of Brazil by European explorers in the 16th century through texts and music of the time.
An illustration of the discovery of Brazil by European explorers in the 16th century through texts and music of the time.
