Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Elizabethan music with Joel Cohen's "What Then Is Love? An Elizabethan Songbook." Released in 1998, this exquisite collection of 25 tracks offers a captivating journey through the musical landscape of the late 16th and early 17th centuries. Joel Cohen, renowned for his work with the Boston Camerata, brings to life the intricate and beautiful compositions of masters such as John Dowland, Thomas Campion, and Philip Rosseter.
This album is a treasure trove of vocal and instrumental pieces, meticulously curated and performed with a deep respect for historical accuracy. From the joyous "Sing a Song of Joy" by Thomas Campion to the hauntingly beautiful "What Then Is Love" by Thomas Ford, each track is a testament to the rich cultural heritage of the Elizabethan era. The instrumental arrangements, including the delicate "Shall I Strive" by Dowland and the lively "Heigh Ho Holiday" by Anthony Holborne, showcase the versatility and artistry of the period's composers.
Joel Cohen's mastery as a conductor and performer shines through in every note, providing a rich and immersive listening experience. The album's duration of one hour and three minutes ensures that you can fully appreciate the depth and beauty of each composition. Whether you are a seasoned enthusiast of medieval music or a curious newcomer, "What Then Is Love? An Elizabethan Songbook" is a delightful exploration of a bygone era's musical brilliance.
Tracks
Campion: The First Booke of Ayres: No. 15, Sing a Song of JoyThomas Campion, Joel Cohen, Boston Camerata
Johnson, E: Eliza Is the Fairest QueenEdward Johnson, Joel Cohen, Boston Camerata
Holborne: Pavans, Galliards, Almains and other Short Aeirs: No. 60, The HoneysuckleAnthony Holborne, Joel Cohen, Boston Camerata
Ford: Musicke of Sundrie Kindes: No. 2, What Then Is LoveThomas Ford, Joel Cohen, Boston Camerata
Rosseter: A Booke of Ayres: No. 41, What Is Love But MourningPhilip Rosseter, Joel Cohen, Boston Camerata
Danyel: What Thing Is Love?John Danyel, Joel Cohen, Boston Camerata
Dowland: A Pilgrimes Solace: No. 5, Shall I Strive (Instrumental Version)John Dowland, Joel Cohen, Boston Camerata
Pilkington: The First Booke of Songs or Ayres: No. 15, I Sigh, as Sure to Wear the FruitFrancis Pilkington, Joel Cohen, Boston Camerata
Dowland: The Second Booke of Songs or Ayres: No. 3, Sorrow, Come (Arr. Wigthorpe for Solo Voice and Viols)John Dowland, Joel Cohen, Boston Camerata
Holborne: Pavans, Galliards, Almains and other Short Aeirs: No. 65, Heigh Ho HolidayAnthony Holborne, Joel Cohen, Boston Camerata
Dowland: The Second Booke of Songs or Ayres: No. 19, Shall I SueJohn Dowland, Joel Cohen, Boston Camerata
Campion: The Third Booke of Ayres: No. 4, Breake Now My Heart and DyeThomas Campion, Joel Cohen, Boston Camerata
Campion: Woo Her and Win HerThomas Campion, Joel Cohen, Boston Camerata
Campion: The Second Booke of Ayres: No. 12, The Peaceful Western WindThomas Campion, Joel Cohen, Boston Camerata
Jones: The First Booke of Songes or Ayres: No. 16, Sweet PhilomelRobert Jones, Joel Cohen, Boston Camerata
Campion: A Booke of Ayres: No. 3, I Care Not for These LadiesThomas Campion, Joel Cohen, Boston Camerata
Campion: A Booke of Ayres: No. 3, I Care Not for These Ladies (Instrumental Arr. by Cohen)Thomas Campion, Joel Cohen, Boston Camerata
Bartlett: A Booke of Ayres with a Triplicitie of Musicke: No. 9, A Pretty DuckJohn Bartlet, Joel Cohen, Boston Camerata
Johnson, R: The Witty WantonRobert Johnson, Joel Cohen, Boston Camerata
Campion: The Fourth Booke of Ayres: No. 11, Faine Would I Wed a Fair Young ManThomas Campion, Joel Cohen, Boston Camerata
Vautor: Mother, I Will Have a HusbandThomas Vautor, Joel Cohen, Boston Camerata
Campion: Masque in Honour of the Marriage of Lord Hayes: No. 1, Now Hath Flora Robb'd Her Bow'rsThomas Campion, Joel Cohen, Boston Camerata
Campion: Masque in Honour of the Marriage of Lord Hayes: No. 2, Move Now with Measured Sound (Instrumental Arr. by Rosseter)Thomas Campion, Joel Cohen, Boston Camerata
Pilkington: The First Booke of Songs or Ayres: No. 6, Rest, Sweet NymphsThomas Campion, Joel Cohen, Boston Camerata
Morley: First Book of Ballets: No. 4, Sing We and Chant ItThomas Morley, Joel Cohen, Boston Camerata
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