The fitzwilliam virginal book transcriptions for a mixed. The fitzwilliam virginal book is a primary source of keyboard music from the late elizabethan and early jacobean periods in england, i. Christopher hogwood the fitzwilliam virginal book 2016, card. Barclay edited by fitzwilliam published by dover books, ny 1963 isbn 10. The fitzwilliam virginal book, a collection of 297 keyboard works composed between 1550 and 1620, mixes elaborate masterpieces with modest dance tunes and charming songs. Earl fitzwilliam or fitzwilliam was a title in both the peerage of ireland and the peerage of great britain held by the head of the fitzwilliam family later wentworthfitzwilliam. Fitzwilliam virginal book quantity add to basket ref. Fitzwilliam virginal book by jovanka marville on spotify. 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. The fitzwilliam virginal book is one of the most important collections of keyboard music of the 16 th century.
The ornamentation in the fitzwilliam virginal book, with an introductory study of contemporary practice by willem diederik viljoen promotor. Shakespeare documented features all primary sources that document the life and career of william shakespeare. The fitzwilliam virginal book vol 4 brilliant classics 95254. Recorded to accompany the folio societys publication, music at court also written by christopher hogwood, this collection was imaginatively distributed to the societys members, together with suitable vintages to accompany the literary titles. The fitzwilliam virginal book volume 4 pieterjan belder harpsichord gerhard boogaard harpsichord rec. The fitzwilliam virginal book is the most famous, extensive and important collection of keyboard music from the english elizabethan and jacobean era. It has images, descriptions, and transcriptions of 500 manuscripts and printed works. It takes its name from viscount fitzwilliam who bequeathed this manuscript collection to cambridge university in 1816. Sir john fitzwilliam was born on 27 may 97 at sprotborough, yorkshire, england.
The book eventually found its way, via the library of pepusch, into the hand of richard, viscount fitzwilliam, and thus to the museum that bears his name in cambridge. 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. The fitzwilliam virginal book transcriptions for a mixed consort sig 009. The fitzwilliam virginal book, including music from twelfth. 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. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Christopher hogwood the fitzwilliam virginal book 1981. It takes its name from viscount fitzwilliam who bequeathed this manuscript collection to cambridge university in 1816, where it remains to this day in the. The pieces herein, while composed for the virginal, can be played without difficulty on the piano or any other keyboard instrument. Grove music doctor philosophiae this study sets out to examine the ornamentation in the manuscript gbcfm 32.
An almain, corranto and another corranto from the fitzwilliam virginal book by ernsts early music. Shop and buy fitzwilliam virginal book, volume 2 sheet music. The 3rd baron fitzwilliam succeeded his father in 1658, and in 1716 was created the first earl fitzwilliam, of the county of tyrone with the subsidiary title viscount milton, in the county of westmeath, also in the peerage of ireland. Music from the fitzwilliam virginal book by john bull, william byrd. It is one of the most important testimonies to musical practice in the elizabethan. Fitzwilliam virginal book edited from the original manuscript. Fitzwilliam virginal book david ezra okonsar piano.
The fitzwilliam virginal book is an important source of early keyboard music from england. Maitland and squire set the music into modern notation, preserving faithfully the intent of the composers. Contents listing this is a detailed listing of the contents of the fitzwilliam virginal book. The fitzwilliam virginal book, including music from. Pavana fantasia william byrd fitzwilliam virginalbook by ernsts early music. Fitzwilliam virginal book music collection britannica. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cooki. The fitzwilliam virginal book, including music from twelfth night and winters tale shakespeare documented.
Buy fitzwilliam virginal book volume 1 by various isbn. Order from your preferred classical music cd store arkivmusic. The fitzwilliam virginal book the fitzwilliam museum. The fitzwilliam virginal book ink on paper, height 33. Fitzwilliam virginal book 1615 largest collection of english keyboard music or of any renaissance keyboard music from any country contains 297 compositions, inluding dances, descriptive pieces, intabulations of italian madrigals and french chansons, and sets of variations on popular tunes and religious melodies. Publication date 1899 topics pieces, for keyboard, for 1 player collection imslp. Anonyme kings morisco fitzwilliam virginal book no. Barclay edited by fitzwilliam and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Fitzwilliam virginal book, also called erroneously queen elizabeths virginal book, an early 17thcentury english manuscript collection of 297 pieces for keyboard by many of the major composers of the period, including william byrd, who is represented by 67 pieces. With an introduction and notes translated into german by john bernhoff. The fitzwilliam virginal book 2 volumes by maitland j a. Its name comes from viscount fitzwilliam who gave the book to cambridge university in 1816. Once known as queen elizabeths virginal book, this volume is among the chief treasures in the music collection bequeathed by viscount fitzwilliam, and is the. Recordings of pieces from the fitzwilliam virginal book, mp3 files free download.
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