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The Sound of English Renaissance

“The Sound of English Renaissance” offers a wide-ranging selection of music from England’s rich 15th to early 17th century repertoire, showcasing both sacred and secular works. The playlist moves through intricate polyphony, melancholic madrigals, stately pavans, and lively consort dances. Pieces like Thomas Tallis’s “If ye love me” and William Byrd’s “Ave verum corpus” reflect the era’s deep religious roots, while lighter vocal works such as “Now Is The Month Of Maying” and “Adieu, sweet Amaryllis” highlight the pastoral and romantic themes popular in madrigal culture.

Instrumental selections round out the listening experience with viol consorts, lute pieces, and fantasias from composers like John Dowland, Anthony Holborne, and Thomas Lupo, emphasizing the Tudor and Jacobean courtly sound. Whether drawn to the solemn strains of funeral music or the courtly elegance of dances like “The Frog Galliard” or “Packington's Pound,” this playlist captures the variety and depth of English Renaissance music in an accessible way.

The Cambridge Singers 9 tracks
John Rutter 9 tracks
Fretwork 8 tracks
The Rose Consort Of Viols 7 tracks
Anthony Rooley 6 tracks
Harry Christophers 6 tracks
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