Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Renaissance music with Thomas Morley's "Madrigals," a captivating collection of 19 tracks released in 2015 under the Mangora Classical label. This album showcases the exquisite compositions of Thomas Morley, an English composer, theorist, and organist who was a prominent figure of the Renaissance era. Spanning a duration of 45 minutes, the album is a testament to Morley's mastery of the madrigal form, a vocal genre that flourished in the late 16th and early 17th centuries.
The album features a rich tapestry of madrigals, each with its own unique charm and emotional depth. From the lively "Now Is the Month of Maying" to the poignant "O Grief," Morley's compositions are a journey through the human experience, exploring themes of love, loss, and the changing seasons. The album also includes the famous "April Is My Mistress' Face," a piece that beautifully captures the essence of the Renaissance period.
Performed by renowned artists such as Eileen McLoughlin, April Cantelo, and Wilfred Brown, this album is a celebration of the timeless beauty of Renaissance music. Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, Thomas Morley's "Madrigals" is an album that will captivate and inspire.
Tracks
Madrigals: No. 3, Now Is the Month of MayingThomas Morley, Alfred Deller, April Cantelo, Wilfred Brown, Eileen McLoughlin, Gerald English, Maurice Bevan
Madrigals: No. 7, In Dew of RosesThomas Morley, Alfred Deller, April Cantelo, Wilfred Brown, Eileen McLoughlin, Gerald English, Maurice Bevan
Madrigals: No. 2, Shoot False LoveThomas Morley, Alfred Deller, April Cantelo, Wilfred Brown, Eileen McLoughlin, Gerald English, Maurice Bevan
Madrigals: No. 7, Miraculous Love's WoundingThomas Morley, Alfred Deller, April Cantelo, Wilfred Brown, Eileen McLoughlin, Gerald English, Maurice Bevan
Madrigals: No. 21, Hark, Alleluia CheerlyThomas Morley, Alfred Deller, April Cantelo, Wilfred Brown, Eileen McLoughlin, Gerald English, Maurice Bevan
Madrigals: No. 20, Arise, Get Up, My DearThomas Morley, Alfred Deller, April Cantelo, Wilfred Brown, Eileen McLoughlin, Gerald English, Maurice Bevan
Madrigals: No. 19, Leave This TormentingThomas Morley, Alfred Deller, April Cantelo, Wilfred Brown, Eileen McLoughlin, Gerald English, Maurice Bevan
Madrigals: No. 5, I Go Before, My DarlingThomas Morley, Alfred Deller, April Cantelo, Wilfred Brown, Eileen McLoughlin, Gerald English, Maurice Bevan
Madrigals: No. 20, Sayt Gentle Nymphs tha TreadThomas Morley, Alfred Deller, April Cantelo, Wilfred Brown, Eileen McLoughlin, Gerald English, Maurice Bevan
Madrigals: No. 6, Good Morrow, Fair LadiesThomas Morley, Alfred Deller, April Cantelo, Wilfred Brown, Eileen McLoughlin, Gerald English, Maurice Bevan
Madrigals: No. 1, April Is My Mistress' FaceThomas Morley, Alfred Deller, April Cantelo, Wilfred Brown, Eileen McLoughlin, Gerald English, Maurice Bevan
Madrigals: No. 8, Though Philemela Lost Her LoveThomas Morley, Alfred Deller, April Cantelo, Wilfred Brown, Eileen McLoughlin, Gerald English, Maurice Bevan
Madrigals: No. 23, Hard by a Crystal FountainThomas Morley, Alfred Deller, April Cantelo, Wilfred Brown, Eileen McLoughlin, Gerald English, Maurice Bevan
Madrigals: No. 7, Whither Away So FastThomas Morley, Alfred Deller, April Cantelo, Wilfred Brown, Eileen McLoughlin, Gerald English, Maurice Bevan
Madrigals: No. 17, I Follow, Lo, the FootingThomas Morley, Alfred Deller, April Cantelo, Wilfred Brown, Eileen McLoughlin, Gerald English, Maurice Bevan
Madrigals: No. 7, O GriefThomas Morley, Alfred Deller, April Cantelo, Wilfred Brown, Eileen McLoughlin, Gerald English, Maurice Bevan
Madrigals: No. 2, When Io, by Break of MorningThomas Morley, Alfred Deller, April Cantelo, Wilfred Brown, Eileen McLoughlin, Gerald English, Maurice Bevan
Madrigals: No. 14, Besides of FountainThomas Morley, Alfred Deller, April Cantelo, Wilfred Brown, Eileen McLoughlin, Gerald English, Maurice Bevan
Madrigals: No. 14, Fire! Fire! My Heart!Thomas Morley, Alfred Deller, April Cantelo, Wilfred Brown, Eileen McLoughlin, Gerald English, Maurice Bevan
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