Archived Event

Byrd, Tomkins, William Brooks and more
I Fagiolini; Robert Hollingworth director
Date
Mon 11 Apr 2016, 1.00pm
Duration
This concert will be approximately 1 hour in duration, without an interval
Availability

Artists

  • I Fagiolini
    • Robert Hollingworthdirector

    Programme

    • John Wilbye
      1574-1638
        • Adieu, sweet Amaryllis
        • Ye restless thoughts
        • Draw on a sweet night
        • Weep no more thou sorry boy
        • Too much I once lamented

    Encore

    Overview

    English composers such as Wilbye and Byrd wereinspired by the madrigals of Italy to make theirown distinctive marks on the genre’s history.

    The spontaneity and freshness of I Fagiolini’sfull-blooded madrigal performances have helpedengage new audiences with a fascinating andstrikingly fruitful repertoire of fine words and music.

    BBC Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert

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