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. The longest selectionstwo felix namque settings from the fitzwilliam virginal book are remarkably progressive exercises where momentum is often hindered by an imaginatively conceived series of rhythmic variations. We have moved a portion of our internet book business to a new location in swanzey nh. I have both the macclesfiels psalter and the fitzwilliam book of hours. 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. The history of fitzwilliam, new hampshire, from 17521887 john foote norton full view 1888.
Recordings of pieces from the fitzwilliam virginal book, mp3 files free download. Kathleen fell madly for him and publicly became his mistress. Chandos records is one of the worlds premier classical music record companies, best known for its ground breaking search for neglected musical gems. Three pieces from the fitzwilliam virginal book youtube. Fitzwilliam virginal book simple english wikipedia, the. Ralph fitzwilliam historical records and family trees. 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. The ars diminutionis manifests itself in the fvb as writtenout figuration, writtenout ornaments and ornaments indicated by sign, the latter consisting of the single and double stroke which are peculiar to virginal music. 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. 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 wentworth fitzwilliam. At the time the fitzwilliam virginal book was put together most collections of keyboard music were compiled by performers.
Order from your preferred classical music cd store arkivmusic. 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 fitzwilliam virginal book by john bull, william byrd, giles farnaby, martin. Ralph fitzwilliam was born circa 1170, at birth place, to william fitzralph and emma teisa. Recorded to accompany the folio societys publication, music at court also written by christopher hogwood, this collection was imaginatively distributed to the societys members, together with suitable vintages to accompany the literary titles. Christopher hogwood the fitzwilliam virginal book 2016, card. Create a free family tree for yourself or for ralph fitzwilliam and well search for valuable new information for you. Christopher hogwood virginal, organ, harpsichord, spinet. There is a beautiful, handwritten manuscript in the fitzwilliam museum in cambridge known as the fitzwilliam virginal book.
With an introduction and notes translated into german by john bernhoff. Christopher hogwood the fitzwilliam virginal book 1981. Colonel fitzwilliam talked so agreeably of kent and hertfordshire, of travelling and staying at home, of new books and music, that elizabeth had never been half so well entertained in that room before. In 1869 cambridge university altered its statutes to allow men who were not members of a college to become members of the university under the supervision of a censor, whose office was in trumpington street, opposite the fitzwilliam museum, founded in 1816 under the will of richard fitzwilliam, 7th viscount fitzwilliam 17451816. 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 ornamentation in the fitzwilliam virginal book, with an introductory study of contemporary practice by willem diederik viljoen promotor.
If you have books for sale, particularly technical books or paper, give us a call at 6035853448. 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. Historical records and family trees related to ralph fitzwilliam. William byrd to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it to another music lover. Fitzwilliam book of hours le folio society devotees. Garland, 1998 and an edition, lateseventeenthcentury english keyboard music madison, wi. Christopher hogwood fitzwilliam virginal book music. Buy pieterjan belders album titled fitzwilliam virginal book, vol. The fitzwilliam virginal book 2 volumes by maitland j a. An almain, corranto and another corranto from the fitzwilliam virginal book by ernsts early music. It takes its name from viscount fitzwilliam who bequeathed this manuscript collection to cambridge university in 1816. Grove music doctor philosophiae this study sets out to examine the ornamentation in the manuscript gbcfm 32. You can preload your books, stack them up when you arrive at a show and be set up in a few minutes. Well be selling exclusively on the internet and no longer have an open shop.
William byrd, peter philips and jan pieterszoon sweelinck, as well as many others. Buy fitzwilliam virginal book volume 1 by various isbn. Fitzwilliam virginal book music collection britannica. 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. Fitzwilliam college is a constituent college of the university of cambridge, england. Also a noted musicologist, hogwood has edited music from the sixteenth fitzwilliam virginal book to the twentieth centuries elgar, martinu, stravinsky and is chairman of the advisory board overseeing the new edition of carl philipp emanuel bach. The ornamentation in the fitzwilliam virginal book with an introductory study of contemporary practice. This item is available online through marketplace sellers.
The ornamentation in the fitzwilliam virginal book with an. Records may include photos, original documents, family history, relatives, specific dates, locations and full names. Of unknown origins, the previously scarce collectors item is now available at popular prices for the first time. The fitzwilliam virginal book is the most famous, extensive and important collection of keyboard music from the english elizabethan and jacobean era. The fitzwilliam virginal book is one of the most important collections of keyboard music of the 16th century. He was peter wentworth fitzwilliam, 8th earl fitzwilliam. Colonel fitzwilliams first name was not richard austen. The fitzwilliam virginal book is the largest surviving collection of elizabethan and jacobean keyboard music, comprising more than 300 works, written by various composers, including such celebrities as john.
Its name comes from viscount fitzwilliam who gave the book to cambridge university in 1816. Byrd, bull and farnaby, the three most voluminous con tributors to the collection, are well represented. Fitzwilliam virginal book 1615 largest collection of english keyboard music or of any renaissance keyboard music from any country contains 297 compositions, inluding dances, descriptive pieces, intabulations of italian madrigals and french chansons, and sets of variations on popular tunes and religious melodies. The site uses cookies to offer you a better experience and by continuing to browse the site you accept our cookie policy. Colonel fitzwilliam, who led the way, was about thirty, not handsome, but in person and address most truly the gentleman.
Cd australian import ship this item this item is available online through marketplace sellers. Christopher hogwood, fitzwilliam virginal book 1981 loiseau lyre d261d2 2 lp 39. The complete works packard humanities institute, 2014. Christopher hogwood recorded a double album of many of them possibly all. The pavana of thomas morley fitzwilliam virginal book, pp. Fitzwilliam virginal book edited from the original manuscript. The virginal and harpsichord works included are equally delightful and fascinating in contrast to the sacred fare. This seems to me a good selection from the 297 pieces which make up the fitzwilliam virginal book. Christopher hogwood fitzwilliam virginal book amazon. Christopher hogwood the fitzwilliam virginal book 1981, vinyl. Continental treatises describe the individual ornaments and thus provide a terminology with which to describe these ornaments.
William tisdale, christopher hogwood from amazons classical music store. Contents listing this is a detailed listing of the contents of the fitzwilliam virginal book. It wasnt long before kathleen was back in the social whirl of london parties and country estate weekends, and with a new man a married man. The fitzwilliam virginal book is one of the most important collections of keyboard music of the 16 th century.
Pavana fantasia william byrd fitzwilliam virginalbook by ernsts early music. Recorded to accompany the folio societys publication music at court also written by christopher hogwood, this collection was imaginatively distributed to the societys members, together with suitable vintages to accompany the literary titles. In my view the macclesfield psalter is actually not a facsimile, even if the tiltle claims it to be. Auto suggestions are available once you type at least 3 letters. Of course, in this day and age, the performing group can do as they please and the public can take it or leave it. Nevertheless, over her mothers objections, kathleen planned to wed peter. Ive never been keen on the idea that the fitzwilliam virginal book was copied. Ralph fitzwilliam 1170 1227 ralph fitzwilliam, circa 1170 1227. The fitzwilliam virginal book cd, album, reissue, remastered album cover.
Fitzwilliam virginal book christopher hogwood user. Barclay edited by fitzwilliam and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. In this, the sixth volume, belder focuses on the compositions of john bull, one of the main contributors to the collection. Related works, pieces from the fitzwilliam virginal book. Our internet listings are now gone and probably will not reappear as for the present well be selling only on. Buy online, pick up in store is currently unavailable, but this item may be available for instore purchase. In 1951 elizabeth cole compared tregians signature on a legal document with a hand in which titles and composers names are copied in the fitzwilliam virginal book and eg. He was peter wentworthfitzwilliam, 8th earl fitzwilliam. The fitzwilliam virginal book is an important source of early keyboard music from england. Fitzwilliam college, cambridge performance in tompkins tables, 19962016. She was incensed because peter like kathleens first husband, billy was an anglican and not a catholic. Principally an organist and organbuilder, bull left behind a variety.
The fitzwilliam virginal book is a primary source of keyboard music from the late elizabethan and early jacobean periods in england, i. It is now deposited in the fitzwilliam museum at cambridge. The fall of the leafe sekishi recorder quartet june 16, 20. If you do book shows, we have some nice portable bookcases with lids.
The fitzwilliams acquired extensive holdings in the south of the west riding of yorkshire, largely through strategic marital alliances. The history of fitzwilliam, new hampshire, from 17521887. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Then, four months later, billy was killed in the war and kathleen became a widow. The fitzwilliam virginal book includes no consort music, and yet the elizabethan era is filled with works specifically written for instrumental consorts.
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