Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Renaissance music with Thomas Morley's "Madrigals - Best Classical Collection." This captivating album, released on January 1, 2014, under the Mangora Classical label, offers a concise yet profound journey through the works of one of England's most celebrated composers of the Elizabethan era. Spanning just 45 minutes, the album is a meticulously curated selection of Morley's finest madrigals, balletts, and canzonets, showcasing his unparalleled mastery of polyphony and his keen sense of poetic expression.
Thomas Morley, a contemporary of William Shakespeare, was a prominent figure in the English Madrigal School, and his compositions are renowned for their intricate harmonies and vivid depictions of love, nature, and the changing seasons. This collection opens with the enchanting "Aprill Is in My Mistris Face" from the First Booke of Madrigalls, setting the tone for a musical exploration that is both intellectually stimulating and emotionally resonant.
Throughout the album, Morley's wit and ingenuity shine through in pieces like "Shoot, False Love" and "Now is the Month of Maying," which blend intricate musical textures with lively, often humorous, depictions of courtly love and pastoral life. The album also features some of Morley's most celebrated works, such as "In Dewe of Roses" and "The Triumphes of Oriana," which showcase his ability to convey deep emotion and dramatic tension through music.
Whether you are a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, Thomas Morley's "Madrigals - Best Classical Collection" offers a compelling introduction to the world of Renaissance polyphony. With its rich harmonies, vivid imagery, and timeless appeal, this album is a testament to Morley's enduring legacy as one of the most important composers of his time.
Tracks
Madrigalls, First Booke: Aprill Is in My Mistris FaceThomas Morley, The Deller Consort, Alfred Deller, April Cantelo, Wilfred Brown, Eileen McLoughlin, Gerald English, Maurice Bevan
The First Booke of Balletts: Shoot, False LoveThomas Morley, The Deller Consort, Alfred Deller, April Cantelo, Wilfred Brown, Eileen McLoughlin, Gerald English, Maurice Bevan
The First Booke of Canzonets: When, loe, by Breake of MorningThomas Morley, The Deller Consort, Alfred Deller, April Cantelo, Wilfred Brown, Eileen McLoughlin, Gerald English, Maurice Bevan
The First Booke of Balletts: Now is the Month of MayingThomas Morley, The Deller Consort, Alfred Deller, April Cantelo, Wilfred Brown, Eileen McLoughlin, Gerald English, Maurice Bevan
The First Booke of Canzonets: I Goe Before, My DarlingThomas Morley, The Deller Consort, Alfred Deller, April Cantelo, Wilfred Brown, Eileen McLoughlin, Gerald English, Maurice Bevan
Canzonets: God Morrow, Faye Ladies of the MayThomas Morley, The Deller Consort, Alfred Deller, April Cantelo, Wilfred Brown, Eileen McLoughlin, Gerald English, Maurice Bevan
Madrigalls, First Booke: In Dewe of RosesThomas Morley, The Deller Consort, Alfred Deller, April Cantelo, Wilfred Brown, Eileen McLoughlin, Gerald English, Maurice Bevan
The First Booke of Canzonets: Miraculous Love’s WoundingThomas Morley, The Deller Consort, Alfred Deller, April Cantelo, Wilfred Brown, Eileen McLoughlin, Gerald English, Maurice Bevan
Canzonets: O Griefe, Even on the BudThomas Morley, The Deller Consort, Alfred Deller, April Cantelo, Wilfred Brown, Eileen McLoughlin, Gerald English, Maurice Bevan
Canzonets: Whether Awaie so Fast?Thomas Morley, The Deller Consort, Alfred Deller, April Cantelo, Wilfred Brown, Eileen McLoughlin, Gerald English, Maurice Bevan
Canzonets: Though Philomela Lost Hir LoveThomas Morley, The Deller Consort, Alfred Deller, April Cantelo, Wilfred Brown, Eileen McLoughlin, Gerald English, Maurice Bevan
Madrigalls, First Booke: Beesides a FountaineThomas Morley, The Deller Consort, Alfred Deller, April Cantelo, Wilfred Brown, Eileen McLoughlin, Gerald English, Maurice Bevan
The First Booke of Balletts: Fyer, FyerThomas Morley, The Deller Consort, Alfred Deller, April Cantelo, Wilfred Brown, Eileen McLoughlin, Gerald English, Maurice Bevan
Canzonets: I Follow, loe, the FootingThomas Morley, The Deller Consort, Alfred Deller, April Cantelo, Wilfred Brown, Eileen McLoughlin, Gerald English, Maurice Bevan
The First Booke of Balletts: Leave, Alas, This TormentingThomas Morley, The Deller Consort, Alfred Deller, April Cantelo, Wilfred Brown, Eileen McLoughlin, Gerald English, Maurice Bevan
Madrigalls, First Booke: Say, Gentle NymphesThomas Morley, The Deller Consort, Alfred Deller, April Cantelo, Wilfred Brown, Eileen McLoughlin, Gerald English, Maurice Bevan
Canzonets: Arise, Get Up, My DeereThomas Morley, The Deller Consort, Alfred Deller, April Cantelo, Wilfred Brown, Eileen McLoughlin, Gerald English, Maurice Bevan
Canzonets: Harke, Alleluia CheerelyThomas Morley, The Deller Consort, Alfred Deller, April Cantelo, Wilfred Brown, Eileen McLoughlin, Gerald English, Maurice Bevan
Madrigales, The Triumphes of Oriana: Hard by a Cristall FountaineThomas Morley, The Deller Consort, Alfred Deller, April Cantelo, Wilfred Brown, Eileen McLoughlin, Gerald English, Maurice Bevan
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