The Majestie of Musicke
Consorts from the English Court for 2 Violins, 2 Violas da gamba & B.C
Step into the sound world of the 17th-century English court with The Majestie of Musicke, a programme celebrating the golden age of consort writing. Bellot Ensemble brings to life the refined counterpoint of William Lawes’ Royall Consorts, the lyrical expressiveness of John Jenkins, and the bold, inventive suites of Matthew Locke. Works by Thomas Ravenscroft and Richard Mino enrich the tapestry, while Henry Purcell’s iconic Fantasia Upon One Note provides a striking close. This richly varied selection reveals the wit, sophistication, and emotional nuance of a uniquely English musical tradition.
Programme
William Lawes - The Royall Consort - Sett No. 5
John Jenkins - Pavan à 5 - No. 2
Thomas Ravenscroft - Fantasia à 5 - No. 4
Matthew Locke - Consort of four parts - Suite 3
Interval
William Lawes - The Royall Consort - Sett No. 2
John Jenkins - Fantasia à 5 - No. 3
Richard Mino - Pavan à 5 - No. 2
Matthew Locke - Consort of four parts - Suite V
Henry Purcell - Fantasia Upon One Note à 5
Personnel
Edmund Taylor - Violin
Maxim Del Mar - Violin
Nathan Giorgetti - Viola da Gamba
Lucine Musaelian - Viola da Gamba
Daniel Murphy - Theorbo
Matthew Brown - Chamber Organ