Fretwork - Fantasia - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

Fretwork explores the somewhat overlooked English musical dynasty. The grandson of an Italian immigrant family brought to England under Henry VIII's reign, Thomas Lupo (1571-1627) was a talented composer, viol player and violinist who served in the Royal Court from the age of 16 until his death. His consort music for viols demonstrates a variety of moods and musical devices, with a clear parallel in places to some of the three-part music by his friend and colleague Orlando Gibbons. In 2021, Fretwork celebrates it's 35th anniversary. In the past three and a half decades they have explored the core repertory of great English consort music, from Taverner to Purcell, and made classic recordings against which others are judged. In addition to this, Fretwork have become known as pioneers of contemporary music for viols, having commissioned over 40 new works. The list of composers is like the role call of the most prominent writers of our time George Benjamin, Michael Nyman, Sir John Tavener, Gavin Bryars, Elvis Costello, Alexander Goehr, John Woolrich, Orlando Gough, Fabrice Fitch, Peter Sculthorpe, Sally Beamish, Tan Dun, Barry Guy, Andrew Keeling, Thea Musgrave, Simon Bainbridge, Poul Ruders, John Joubert, Duncan Druce and Nico Muhly. The group now frequently presents programmed consisting entirely of contemporary music. Album Tracks 1. Fantasia 1 in 5 Parts, VDGS 11 2. Fantasia 15 in 3 Parts, VDGS 24 3. Fantasia 29 in 5 Parts, VDGS 25 4. Fantasia 8 in 6 Parts, VDGS 8 5. Fantasia 15 in 3 Parts, VDGS 26 6. Fantasia 13 in 3 Parts, VDGS 15 7. Fantasia 31 in 5 Parts, VDGS 27 8. Fantasia 2 in 6 Parts, VDGS 2 9. Fantasia 17 in 3 Parts, VDGS 27 10. Fantasia 30 in 5 Parts, VDGS 26 11. Fantasia 30 in 5 Parts, VDGS 26 12. Pavan 28 in 3 Parts, VDGS 3 13. Fantasia 10 in 5 Parts, VDGS 3 14. Fantasia 2 in 5 Parts, VDGS 12 15. Fantasia 12 in 3 Parts, V