The English Renaissance, spanning from the late 15th century to the early 17th century, was a period of blossoming in arts and music, marked by profound developments in musical composition and performance. This era gave rise to an array of expressive, polyphonic music, characterized by intricate vocal harmonies, and saw the advent of the madrigal, lute song, and sacred compositions like the mass and motet. Composers such as Thomas Morley, John Dowland, and William Byrd, among others, were pivotal in weaving secular and sacred themes into their works, reflecting both the humanist ideals of the time and the intertwining of courtly and religious life. The music of the English Renaissance, with its depth of emotional expression, technical mastery, and innovative use of melody and rhythm, played a crucial role in the transition towards the Baroque period, leaving a lasting impact on the development of Western classical music.

Relaxing Guitar

Johann Sebastian Bach•

Agustín Barrios Mangoré•

Antonio Vivaldi•

Astor Piazzolla•

Benjamin Britten•

Béla Bartók•

Claude Debussy•

Enrique Granados•

Erik Satie•

Federico Mompou•

Fernando Sor•

Francisco Tárrega•

Heitor Villa-Lobos•

Isaac Albéniz•

Joaquín Rodrigo•

John Dowland•

Leo Brouwer•

Ludwig van Beethoven•

Manuel Ponce•

Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco•

Robert de Visée•

Tomaso Albinoni•

William Walton•

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Album - 87 Tracks - Released January 12, 2025