Philip Rosseter

Philip Rosseter was an English composer, lutenist, and theater musician who thrived during the late Renaissance and early Jacobean eras, around the turn of the 17th century. Best known for his collaborations with poet Thomas Campion, Rosseter co-published the influential *A Booke of Ayres* in 1601, blending intricate lute accompaniments with lyrical verses. His works, like the delicate *Fantasia* or the expressive *When Laura Smiles*, showcase his knack for merging poetic melancholy with the lute’s shimmering textures—a signature sound of Elizabethan England’s courtly music scene. Rosseter also held prestigious gigs, including serving as a court lutenist to King James I, and his tunes often sit alongside those of John Dowland in collections celebrating the era’s introspective, richly layered lute songs. Though less spotlighted than some peers, his music remains a gateway to the intimate, contemplative vibes of early 17th-century English art song.

Genres

Classical

Baroque

Chamber Music

Early Music

Renaissance

Art Song

Medieval

Latest Release

Rosseter: Fantasia

Philip Rosseter

Single - Released January 5, 2024