William Jackson's enchanting album, Jackson: Songs, Canzonets, and a Sonata, is a captivating collection of Celtic-infused melodies that will transport you to a bygone era. Released on 16 February 2018 via Toccata Classics, this 1 hour and 12-minute masterpiece showcases Jackson's mastery of traditional music.
The album features a diverse range of tracks, including songs, canzonets, and a sonata, each one meticulously crafted to evoke the spirit of Celtic heritage. From the lilting 'Let Me Approach My Sleeping Love' to the poignant 'Lone Minstrel of the Midnight Hour', Jackson's music is a testament to his skill as a composer and performer.
With tracks such as 'Time Has Not Thinn'd My Flowing Hair' and 'Ah! Where Does My Phillida Stray?', Jackson's album is a treasure trove of beautiful, evocative music that will delight fans of Celtic music. The inclusion of his Sonata in A Minor, Op. 10 No. 4, adds a touch of classical elegance to the album, with its soaring Andante, lively Allegro, and stately Minuetto.
Throughout the album, Jackson's music is characterised by its lyricism, wit, and emotional depth, making for a truly unforgettable listening experience. With its unique blend of traditional and classical influences, Jackson: Songs, Canzonets, and a Sonata is an album that will appeal to anyone who loves Celtic music, and is a must-have for fans of William Jackson's work.
Tracks
12 Songs, Op. 4: No. 8, Let Me Approach My Sleeping LoveWilliam Jackson, Charles Daniels, Mallorca Ars Musicae
12 Songs, Op. 1: No. 12, Lanthe, the Lovely Joy of Her SwainWilliam Jackson, Irene Mas Salom, Bernat Cabot, Mallorca Ars Musicae
12 Canzonets, Op. 9: No. 1, Time Has Not Thinn'd My Flowing HairWilliam Jackson, Irene Mas Salom, Emma Kirkby, Mallorca Ars Musicae
12 Pastorals, Op. 15: No. 7, Lone Minstrel of the Midnight HourWilliam Jackson, Maria Mélia, Bernat Cabot, Mallorca Ars Musicae
12 Canzonets, Op. 9: No. 5, Ah! Where Does My Phillida Stray?William Jackson, Emma Kirkby, Charles Daniels, Mallorca Ars Musicae
12 Songs, Op. 4: No. 4, Ye Shepherds Give Ear to My LayWilliam Jackson, Emma Kirkby, Mallorca Ars Musicae
12 Songs, Op. 1: No. 3, For Ever Fortune Wilt Thou ProveWilliam Jackson, Irene Mas Salom, Charles Daniels, Bernat Cabot, Mallorca Ars Musicae
12 Songs, Op. 1: No. 9, 'Twas When the Seas Were RoaringWilliam Jackson, Irene Mas Salom, Bernat Cabot, Mallorca Ars Musicae
Sonata in A Minor, Op. 10 No. 4: I. AndanteWilliam Jackson, Bernat Cabot, Irene Mas Salom, Cristina Trenchs, Sylvia Serrano, Timothy Roberts, Mallorca Ars Musicae
Sonata in A Minor, Op. 10 No. 4: II. AllegroWilliam Jackson, Bernat Cabot, Irene Mas Salom, Cristina Trenchs, Sylvia Serrano, Timothy Roberts, Mallorca Ars Musicae
Sonata in A Minor, Op. 10 No. 4: III. MinuettoWilliam Jackson, Bernat Cabot, Irene Mas Salom, Cristina Trenchs, Sylvia Serrano, Timothy Roberts, Mallorca Ars Musicae
12 Songs, Op. 1: No. 5, In Vain You Tell Your Parting LoverWilliam Jackson, Charles Daniels, Bernat Cabot, Mallorca Ars Musicae
12 Songs, Op. 16: No. 4, Again Returns the Blushful MayWilliam Jackson, Emma Kirkby, Mallorca Ars Musicae
12 Canzonets, Op. 9: No. 8, O Venus! Hear My Ardent Pray'rWilliam Jackson, Irene Mas Salom, Emma Kirkby, Mallorca Ars Musicae
12 Songs, Op. 1: No. 2, Blest as Th'immortal Gods Is HeWilliam Jackson, Charles Daniels, Bernat Cabot, Mallorca Ars Musicae
12 Songs, Op. 4: No. 2, My Banks They Are Furnish'd with BeesWilliam Jackson, Emma Kirkby, Mallorca Ars Musicae
12 Songs, Op. 1: No. 1, The Heavy Hours Are Almost PastWilliam Jackson, Charles Daniels, Bernat Cabot, Mallorca Ars Musicae
12 Songs, Op. 7: No. 6, Night to Lovers' Joys a FriendWilliam Jackson, Irene Mas Salom, Mallorca Ars Musicae
12 Songs, Op. 16: No. 6, Sweet Was the Sun's Last Parting RayWilliam Jackson, Emma Kirkby, Mallorca Ars Musicae
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