Bach, harpsichord concerto d minor 1052 1st movement, pieter jan belder with musica amphion duration. 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. With more than cds to his credit, the dutch keyboardist and. Finden sie topangebote fur the fitzwilliam virginal book vol. 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 fitzwilliam museum. Lodged in the fitzwilliam museum in cambridge it contains more than 300 works for. Pieterjan belder is currently working on recordings of works by handel, c. 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 long awaited third volume of the complete recording of the fitzwilliam virginal book, by pieterjan belder.
Belder is currently working on a complete recording of the fitzwilliam virginal book, j. Fitzwilliam virginal book volume 5 brilliant classics. Contents listing this is a detailed listing of the contents of the fitzwilliam virginal book. Fitzwilliam virginal book vol 1 pieterjan belder arkivmusic. The fitzwilliam virginal book is the most famous, extensive and important collection of keyboard music from the english elizabethan and jacobean era. Bach keyboard works, rameau, soler, duphly, marais, cpe bach, corelli, purcell, telemann. 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 bull, william byrd, orlando gibbons and j p sweelinck. The fitzwilliam virginal book is a primary source of keyboard music from the late elizabethan and early jacobean periods in england, i. Find pieterjan belder discography, albums and singles on allmusic. It takes its name from viscount fitzwilliam who bequeathed this manuscript collection to cambridge university in 1816.
A great achievement of pieterjan belder, one of the most respected and frequently recorded keyboard harpsichord, clavichord, virginal, organ, hammerklavier players of today. An almain, corranto and another corranto from the fitzwilliam virginal book by ernsts early music. Chandos records is one of the worlds premier classical music record companies, best known for its ground breaking search for neglected musical gems. It is now deposited in the fitzwilliam museum at cambridge. Fitzwilliam virginal book music collection britannica. Fitzwilliam virginal book 4 pieterjan belder, hpsi brilliant 95254 2cd 3 minutes belders project of recording the entire fitzwilliam virginal book started in 2010. This series is in corporation with gesualdo consort amsterdam on the label etcetera. He has persued a flourishing career as harpsichordist, clavichord player, organist, fortepianist and recorder player.
The fitzwilliam virginal book volume 4 pieterjan belder harpsichord gerhard boogaard harpsichord rec. Bach, recorded on the fortepiano and the clavichord. Pieterjan belder is a prolific recording artist, with over cd recordings to his name. The complete recording of the fitzwilliam virginal book is highly prestigious project of unprecedented scope and importance. The fitzwilliam virginal book vol 4 brilliant classics. The fitzwilliam virginal book is one of the most important collections of keyboard music of the 16 th century. Apr 07, 2019 pieterjan belder 1966 studied recorder with ricardo kanji at the royal conservatium of the hague, and harpsichord with bob van asperen at the amsterdam sweelinck conservatorium. He has worked from 2010 to 20 recording the complete fitzwilliam virginal book of more than 300 pieces.
In this, the fifth volume, belder explores the music of some of the books best known composers, such as. Belder s project of recording the entire fitzwilliam virginal book started in 2010. 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. 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. Belder used different instruments for the different character of compositions by william byrd, peter philips, jan pieterszoon sweelinck, giles farnaby and john bull, among others. Buy fitzwilliam virginal book, volume 5 by pieterjan belder, various, none from. The high quality of the music and the excellent performances by pieterjan belder make it a landmark of historical importance. Belders sweep through this music is impressive, and so is his meticulous fingerwork at the smallest levels. In this, the fifth volume, belder explores the music of some of the books best known composers, such as thomas tallis, john munday and thomas tomkins. Fitzwilliam virginal book 2 by william byrd new on cd fye. Belder used different instruments for the different character of compositions by william byrd. Since then he has recorded bachs welltempered clavier along with the complete harpsichord works by rameau and soler.
Fitzwilliam virginal book, volume 3 by pieterjan belder audio cd. Pieterjan belder the fitzwilliam virginal book, vol. Pieterjan belder 1966 studied recorder with ricardo kanji at the royal conservatium of the hague, and harpsichord with bob van asperen at the amsterdam sweelinck conservatorium. Includes detailed notes on the history of the fitzwilliam virginal book and the 1604 virginal used in the recording, notes on william byrds contribution to the anthology, and an artist biography. 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 bull, william byrd, orlando gibbons and j. Pieter jan belder is one of the worlds foremost keyboard players, with an astonishing. His recordings of bach, rameau, cpe bach and scarlatti complete sonatas. Bach, soler and rameau, not to mention his ongoing recording of the fitzwilliam virginal book, belder is a sensitive and lyrical harpsichordist, with an assured touch that brings duphlys neglected oeuvre to life. Ever since 2005, belder has been a frequent guest in the royal concertgebouw as conductor of muscia amphion.
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