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The Wonders of the World: An English MosaicMiriam Allan Soprano
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English Renaissance masques were extravagant, evening-long entertainments compiled of various songs and dances loosely organized around a plot or theme. Little is known about John Maynard (1577-1633), who wrote a set of songs titled The XII Wonders of the World, which forms the framework around which this masque is reconstructed. This version incorporates works by John Dowland, Matthew Locke, Thomas Morley, John Playford, and an exquisite ballad by Richard Edwards, so the quality of the music is consistently high. Although there is no explicit attribution, it can be assumed that the reconstruction was made by or for the Austrian instrumental ensemble Echo du Danube, which performs it here. The group is joined by soprano Miriam Allan, who performs the songs with pure but robust tone and an infectious sense of playfulness. The same spirit informs the instrumental performances, which sparkle with fun and exuberance. Narrator Rob Wyn Jones contributes several selections from Shakespeare plays that have little apparent relevance to the rest of the proceedings. The sound of the SACD is bright and clear, with a good sense of presence. © Stephen Eddins, All Music Guide
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Anonymous, English ComposerThe Furies Work |
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| 1 | 1.Prologue: The Furies (Anonymous) | 2:48 |
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William Shakespeare ComposerHenry V, play Work |
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| 2 | 1.Prologue: O for a Muse of fire (William Shakespeare) | 1:03 |
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William Brade ComposerDer Königinnen Intrada, for ensemble Work |
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| 3 | 1.Prologue: Der Koniginnen Intrada (William Brade) | 1:36 |
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| 4 | 2.What Women Want: Twenty waies vpon the bels (Robert Johnson) | 2:12 |
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John Maynard ComposerThe Wife, for voice & consort Work |
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| 5 | 2.What Women Want: A Wonder: The Wife | 1:59 |
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Anonymous, English ComposerThe Ladyes Second Masque Work |
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| 6 | 2.What Women Want: The Ladyes Second Masque (Anonymous) | 1:12 |
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John Maynard ComposerThe Marryed Man, for voice & consort Work |
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| 7 | 2.What Women Want: A Wonder: The Marryed Man | 1:46 |
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William Brade ComposerThe First of the Lords, for ensemble Work |
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| 8 | 2.What Women Want: The First of the Lords (William Brade) | 0:57 |
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William Brade ComposerMascharad der Edel Frauen, for ensemble Work |
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| 9 | 3.Entry Dance: Mascharad der Edel Frauen (William Brade) | 1:58 |
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John Maynard ComposerThe Merchant, for voice & consort Work |
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| 10 | IV: At the Market: Nutmegs and Ginger: A Wonder: The Marchant | 1:46 |
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John Dowland Composer12.Fine knacks for ladies Work |
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| 11 | At the Market: Nutmegs and Ginger: Home Again, Market is Done; Fine Knacks for Ladies | 5:02 |
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Anonymous, English ComposerNutmegs and Ginger, song Work |
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| 12 | IV: At the Market: Nutmegs and Ginger: Nutmegs and Ginger (Anonymous) | 1:38 |
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Jean La Felle ComposerSarabande, for lute Work |
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| 13 | 5.Main Dance: Sarabande (Jean Le Felle) | 0:50 |
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William Shakespeare ComposerHenry VI, play Work |
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| 14 | 5.Main Dance: Ay, but thou talk'st (William Shakespeare) | 0:40 |
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Anonymous, Italian ComposerPaduana del Re, for consort Work |
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| 15 | 5.Main Dance: La paduana del re (Anonymous) | 2:16 |
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Richard Edwards ComposerWhere Griping Grief the Heart Doth Wound Work |
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| 16 | 5.Main Dance: When Griping Grief (Richard Edwards) | 2:31 |
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| 17 | 5.Main Dance: Sinfonia a 6 (Cristoforo Malvezzi) | 1:35 |
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Anonymous, English ComposerThe Fairey Masque Work |
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| 18 | 6.Virginity or Leading Apes in Hell: The Fairey Masque (Anonymous) | 2:28 |
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John Maynard ComposerThe Bachelor, for voice & consort Work |
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| 19 | 6.Virginity or Leading Apes in Hell: A Wonder: The Bachelor | 1:51 |
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| 20 | 6.Virginity or Leading Apes in Hell: I can not keepe my wyfe at howme (Anonymous) | 0:32 |
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John Maynard ComposerThe Maid, for voice & consort Work |
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| 21 | 6.Virginity or Leading Apes in Hell: A Wonder: The Maide | 1:52 |
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| 22 | 7.Revels: I long for thy virginitie (Anonymous) | 1:05 |
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Matthew Locke ComposerSymphony of Bird Calls, for 2 flutes & ensemble Work |
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| 23 | 7.Revels: Symphony of Bird Calls (Matthew Locke) | 1:12 |
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| 24 | 7.Revels: I can not keepe my wyfe at howme (Anonymous) | 1:59 |
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Robert (ii, d.1633) Johnson ComposerThe Second Witches Dance Work |
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| 25 | 8.Live and Let Die: The Second Witches Dance (Robert Johnson) | 1:52 |
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John Maynard ComposerThe Widow, for voice & consort Work |
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| 26 | 8.Live and Let Die: A Wonder: The Widow | 2:35 |
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| 27 | 8.Live and Let Die: Tweny waies vpon the bels (Robert Johnson) | 0:59 |
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John Maynard ComposerThe Divine, for voice & consort Work |
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| 28 | 8.Live and Let Die: A Wonder: The Devine | 2:12 |
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Anonymous, English ComposerOn the cold ground Work |
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| 29 | 8.Live and Let Die: On the cold ground (John Playford) | 0:50 |
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John Maynard ComposerThe Lawyer, for voice & consort Work |
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| 30 | 8.Live and Let Die: A Wonder: The Lawyer | 1:40 |
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English Traditional ComposerThe Hangman Song Work |
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| 31 | 8.Live and Let Die: The Hangman Song (John Dowland) | 2:30 |
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| 32 | 9.The Sacred End Pavan (Thomas Morley and John Baxter) - Galliard to the Sacred End (Thomas Morley) | 3:13 |
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William Brade ComposerEin Schottisch Tanz Work |
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| 33 | 10.Banquet: Ein Schottisch Tanz (William Brade) - Come Thou Monarch of the Vine (William Shakespeare) | 0:54 |
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John Playford (i) ComposerParsons Farewell Work |
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| 34 | 10.Banquet: Parsons Farewell (John Playford) | 3:02 |
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Anonymous, English ComposerGrays Inne Masque Work |
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| 35 | 10.Banquet: Gray's Inn (John Cooper) | 2:06 |
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Richard Edwards ComposerWhere Griping Grief the Heart Doth Wound Work |
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| 36 | 11.Epilogue: When Griping Grief (Richard Edwards) | 0:23 |
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John Playford (i) ComposerLull Me Beyond Thee Work |
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| 37 | 11.Epilogue: Lulle me beyond thee (John Playford) | 2:58 |
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