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Composer:
Alfonso Ferrabosco II

Artist(s):
Hesperion XXI

Conductor:
Jordi Savall

Background: Alfonso Ferrabosco, the younger, came from a long line of musicians. Although he gained access to the royal court as early as 1592, it took him almost 10 years to come to the attention of the queen, but in 1601 he became a member of the royal consort of viols. Ferrabosco marks the true beginning of the English Baroque.

When Elizabeth I died in 1603, her successor James IV appointed Ferrabosco as music teacher to Henry, Prince of Wales and Ferrabosco continued to work in the king's service, becoming Composer of the King's Music in 1625, in 1626 succeeding John Coprario in the post of official court musician. The respect shown for him by his contemporaries proves that Ferrabosco was the court musician of his day, borne out by the fact that he was also the most copied. His innovation and gift for counterpoint opened up new horizons in music for the viol consort. In the standard repertoire, Ferrabosco expanded the vocal register and forged a new linear style, which combined the sinuous styles of the ricercare with the rhythms and verve of the canzona, whilst preserving the basic formal characteristics. His composition is wrought out of subtle modulations and interwoven motifs that lend his work a monumental sculptural quality. In this selection Jordi Savall and his musicians paint a portrait of this exceptional composer which is essential listening for fans of the Hesperion XXI consort of viols.

CATALOGUE NR: AV9832
RECORD LABEL: Alia Vox
FORMAT: CD
PRICE: £ 12.50 including VAT, or £ 10.64 excluding VAT
RELEASE DATE: 12-Jan-2004

COMPOSER: Alfonso Ferrabosco II
TRACKS: Consort Music to the viols in 4 5 & 6 parts.
CONDUCTOR: Jordi Savall
ARTISTS: Hesperion XXI      

- Mar-2004 5 star BBC Music Mag.

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