Among the most prized exhibits of fitzwilliam college, cambridge, stands the fitzwilliam virginal book, the largest surviving anthology of elizabethan and jacobean keyboard music. Lodged in the fitzwilliam museum in cambridge it contains more than 300 works for the virginal, by composers such as john, bull, william byrd, thomas tomkins and many others. Buy pieterjan belders album titled fitzwilliam virginal book, vol. Pieterjan belder continues his superb survey of the fitzwilliam virginal book, an extraordinary manuscript compiled in the late 16th century and held in the fitzwilliam museum in cambridge. The fitzwilliam virginal book vol 4 brilliant classics. The fitzwilliam virginal book, volume 6 by pieterjan. Recordings of pieces from the fitzwilliam virginal book, mp3 files free download. Its name comes from viscount fitzwilliam who gave his music to cambridge university in 1816. Media in category sheet music from the fitzwilliam virginal book the following 11 files are in this category, out of 11 total. Barclay edited by fitzwilliam published by dover books, ny 1963 isbn 10. Grove music doctor philosophiae this study sets out to examine the ornamentation in the manuscript gbcfm 32. Pavana by anonymous, from fitzwilliam virginal book on clavichord made and played by franco bandera da rovereto. Its name comes from viscount fitzwilliam who gave the book to cambridge university in 1816. Pavana fantasia william byrd fitzwilliam virginalbook by ernsts early music.
Toward a critical edition of gordon jacobs william byrd. The fitzwilliam virginal book is the most famous, extensive and important collection of keyboard music from the english elizabethan and jacobean era. If you have books for sale, particularly technical books or paper, give us a call at 6035853448. The fitzwilliam virginal book is a primary source of keyboard music from the late elizabethan and early jacobean periods in england, i. Fitzwilliam colleges fellow in music francis knights has just completed his longrunning recital series of music from the fitzwilliam virginal book, a very large and important keyboard manuscript from c. The sixteenth and early seventeenthcentury ornamentation as practised on the continent is also investigated, in order to elucidate the contemporary english practice. Fitzwilliam virginal book music collection britannica. The scribe of the volume was francis tregian the younger, imprisoned in the fleet prison for recusancy as his father had been until his death there in 1619. The fitzwilliam virginal book 2 volumes by maitland j a.
Earl fitzwilliam or fitzwilliam was a title in both the peerage of ireland and the peerage of great britain held by the head of the fitzwilliam family later wentworthfitzwilliam. Publication date 1899 topics pieces, for keyboard, for 1 player collection imslp. We have moved a portion of our internet book business to a new location in swanzey nh. An almain, corranto and another corranto from the fitzwilliam virginal book by ernsts early music. With an introduction and notes translated into german by john bernhoff. Fitzwilliam virginal book, an early 17thcentury english manuscript collection of 297 pieces for keyboard by many of the major composers of the period. Buy fitzwilliam virginal book, volume 5 by pieterjan belder, various, none from amazons classical music store. Both these types can be heard on this album, along with the conventional pairing of slow and fast dances, the pavan and galliard. Contents listing this is a detailed listing of the contents of the fitzwilliam virginal book. William byrd to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it to another music lover. It contains the largest collection of elizabethan and jacobean keyboard music a virginal being a small harpsichord numbering nearly three hundred pieces composed during the fifty years before the first published keyboard music in england in 1612. Fitzwilliam virginal book, also called erroneously queen elizabeths virginal book, an early 17thcentury english manuscript collection of 297 pieces for keyboard by many of the major composers of the period, including william byrd, who is represented by 67 pieces.
Jan 11, 2012 pavana by anonymous, from fitzwilliam virginal book on clavichord made and played by franco bandera da rovereto. A comparison of extant editions with the fitzwilliam virginal book. The book eventually found its way, via the library of pepusch, into the hand of richard, viscount fitzwilliam, and thus to the museum that bears his name in cambridge. The 3rd baron fitzwilliam succeeded his father in 1658, and in 1716 was created the first earl fitzwilliam, of the county of tyrone with the subsidiary title viscount milton, in the county of westmeath, also in the peerage of ireland. Barclay edited by fitzwilliam and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The fitzwilliam virginal book is the most remarkable, and in many respects the most valuable collection of elizabethan keyboard music, according to groves dictionary of music and musicians. Fitzwilliam virginal book, an album by jovanka marville on spotify. Of unknown origins, the previously scarce collectors item is now available at popular prices for the first time. Fitzwilliam virginal book edited from the original manuscript. The fitzwilliam virginal book is a primary source of keyboard music from the late elizabethan and early jacobean periods in. Doctor of musical arts performance, august 2007, 150 pp. It takes its name from viscount fitzwilliam who bequeathed this manuscript collection to cambridge university in 1816, where it remains to this day in the.
Fitzwilliam virginal book simple english wikipedia, the. The ornamentation in the fitzwilliam virginal book, with an introductory study of contemporary practice by willem diederik viljoen promotor. Alman fitzwilliam virginal book, for keyboard play streams in full or download mp3 from classical archives, the largest and best organized classical music site on the web. Order from your preferred classical music cd store arkivmusic.
In this, the sixth volume, belder focuses on the compositions of john bull, one of the main contributors to the collection. Fellow in music francis knights completes fitzwilliam. Well be selling exclusively on the internet and no longer have an open shop. Once known as queen elizabeths virginal book, this volume is among the chief treasures in the music collection bequeathed by viscount fitzwilliam, and is the. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cooki. Toward a critical edition of gordon jacobs william byrd suite. The fitzwilliam virginal book is an important source of early keyboard music from england. There is a beautiful, handwritten manuscript in the fitzwilliam museum in cambridge known as the fitzwilliam virginal book. The fitzwilliam virginal book vol 4 brilliant classics 95254. Chandos records is one of the worlds premier classical music record companies, best known for its ground breaking search for neglected musical gems. Principally an organist and organbuilder, bull left behind a variety of attractive.
The music of the fitzwilliam virginal book ranges from erudite fantasias strict contrapuntal pieces of a refined style and beauty to short arrangements of popular songs and dances. The ornamentation in the fitzwilliam virginal book with an. The fitzwilliam virginal book by far the largest manuscript collection of english keyboard music surviving from the 16th17th centuries. Fitzwilliam virginal book quantity add to basket ref. Buy fitzwilliam virginal book volume 1 by various isbn.
Dating from a period during which theory and notation were undergoing radical change, the collection was probably compiled by francis tregian and falls just short of. Pavana by anonymous from fitzwilliam virginal book youtube. Christopher hogwood the fitzwilliam virginal book 1981. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The fitzwilliam virginal book volume 4 pieterjan belder harpsichord gerhard boogaard harpsichord rec. The fitzwilliam virginal book the fitzwilliam museum. Fitzwilliam virginal book by jovanka marville on spotify.
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