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Album Summary
Elizabeth Kenny (Lute)- Robin Blaze (Countertenor)
- Pietro Reggio
- John Blow (Composer) (1649 - 1708)
- Robert Johnson (Renaissance Composer 2) (circa 1583 - 1633)
- John Dowland (1563 - 1626)
- Henry Purcell (1659 - 1695)
- John Banister (Composer) (1625 - 1679)
- Anonymous, English
- William Lawes (1602 - 1645)
- Matthew Locke (circa 1621 - 1677)
- Pelham Humfrey (1647 - 1674)
- Thomas Campion (1567 - 1620)
- John Danyel (1564 - circa 1626)
Notes & Reviews:
'English Lute Songs' covers a variety of styles by composers such as Blow, Dowland, Campion, Lawes and Purcell, with works for voice and lute and some for lute alone. It is a disc that aims to look beyond the standard repertoire for countertenor and lute and hopefully introduce listeners to some lesser known pieces which will delight and enthrall. Robin Blaze and Elizabeth Kenny have performed these works together on the concert stage to great acclaim.
'Robin Blaze has the special ingredients to transcend any latent prejudice [of countertenors], especially in a recital as wide-ranging and intelligently programmed as this. Blaze has the means to colour his texts, not just with superior diction, but timbral variation to keep the listener hearing each song afresh ...There are too many highlights to list ... superb. Another fine achievement from two of Britain's brightest and best.' (Gramophone)
'Robin Blaze has the versatility and range of nuances needed to encompass such an eclectic repertoire and the precision of focus in his limpid countertenor makes even a trifle like The delights of the bottle an invigorating experience ... An enterprising recital disc.' (International Record Review)
'I so admire Robin Blaze. He possesses an entirely natural sounding instrument, a polished technique, a subtle refined musicianship. Here, with his delicately soft timbres, he draws us into the world of each piece ... The most delightful and intoxicating experience ... I was entranced.' (Gramophone Early Music)
'Shows the development of English song during the 17th century as well as acting as a superb vehicle for these two wonderfully talented musicians' (The Independent)
'A fine choice from the 17th century, well suiting Robin Blaze's wonderfully expressive voice' (Early Music Today)
'Rising young countertenor in a programme he was born to sing...a lute song "natural"' (Classic CD)
'Can be recommended without reservation ... the wonderful 'By beauteous softness', from Queen Mary's Birthday Ode of 1689, given this performance, I could quite easily listen to for ever ... There's a remarkable technical ease and innate literary intelligence about Blaze's singing which together with the astounding beauty of his voice makes this one of the most outstanding recitals of its kind on disc' (BBC Music Magazine)
'Wonderfully performed ... Among the new generation of countertenors, Robin Blaze is the genuine article. Blaze [has] poised intensity, unswerving intelligence and sensitivity to the sheer, melting beauty of his instrument' (BBC Music Magazine)
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Works Details
Johnson, Robert (II) : Full fathom five - Performers: Elizabeth Kenny (Lute); Robin Blaze (Countertenor)
- Notes: 04/21/1999-04/23/1999
- Running Time: 2 min. 28 sec.
- Period Time: Renaissance
- Written: 1611
Johnson, Robert (II) : Where the bee sucks - Performers: Elizabeth Kenny (Lute); Robin Blaze (Countertenor)
- Notes: 04/21/1999-04/23/1999
- Period Time: Renaissance
- Written: 1660
Anonymous, English : Last of the Queenes Maskes for voice & lute - Performer: Elizabeth Kenny (Lute)
- Notes: 04/21/1999-04/23/1999
- Running Time: 1 min. 15 sec.
Campion, Thomas : Faire, if you expect admiring - Performers: Robin Blaze (Countertenor); Elizabeth Kenny (Lute)
- Notes: 04/21/1999-04/23/1999
- Running Time: 1 min. 37 sec.
- Period Time: Renaissance
Dowland, John : In darkness let mee dwell - Performers: Elizabeth Kenny (Lute); Robin Blaze (Countertenor)
- Notes: 04/21/1999-04/23/1999
- Running Time: 4 min. 18 sec.
- Period Time: Renaissance
- Written: 1610
Dowland, John : Third and Last Booke of Songes - Performers: Elizabeth Kenny (Lute); Robin Blaze (Countertenor)
- Notes: 04/21/1999-04/23/1999
- Running Time: 3 min. 55 sec.
- Period Time: Renaissance
- Form: Vocal
- Written: 1603
Lawes, William : Why so pale and wan fond lover? - Performers: Robin Blaze (Countertenor); Elizabeth Kenny (Lute)
- Notes: 04/21/1999-04/23/1999
- Period Time: Baroque
Lawes, William : He that will not love (Persuasions not to Love) - Performers: Robin Blaze (Countertenor); Elizabeth Kenny (Lute)
- Notes: 04/21/1999-04/23/1999
- Period Time: Baroque
Lawes, William : I'm sick of love (To Sycamores) - Performers: Robin Blaze (Countertenor); Elizabeth Kenny (Lute)
- Notes: 04/21/1999-04/23/1999
- Running Time: 2 min. 14 sec.
- Period Time: Baroque
Johnson, Robert (II) : Fantasie for lute - Performer: Elizabeth Kenny (Lute)
- Notes: 04/21/1999-04/23/1999
- Running Time: 4 min. 12 sec.
- Period Time: Renaissance
Lawes, William : Gather ye rosebuds while ye may - Performers: Robin Blaze (Countertenor); Elizabeth Kenny (Lute)
- Notes: 04/21/1999-04/23/1999
- Running Time: 1 min. 19 sec.
- Period Time: Baroque
- Form: Vocal
- Written: 1648
Dowland, John : Third and Last Booke of Songes - Performers: Elizabeth Kenny (Lute); Robin Blaze (Countertenor)
- Notes: 04/21/1999-04/23/1999
- Running Time: 3 min. 35 sec.
- Period Time: Renaissance
- Written: 1603
Danyel, John : Rosa - Performer: Elizabeth Kenny (Lute)
- Notes: 04/21/1999-04/23/1999
- Running Time: 5 min. 13 sec.
- Period Time: Renaissance
Danyel, John : Can Doleful Notes? - Performers: Elizabeth Kenny (Lute); Robin Blaze (Countertenor)
- Notes: 04/21/1999-04/23/1999
- Running Time: 7 min. 15 sec.
- Period Time: Renaissance
Purcell, Henry : Rigadoon for harpsichord in C major, Z. 653 - Performer: Elizabeth Kenny (Lute)
- Notes: 04/21/1999-04/23/1999
- Period Time: Baroque
Locke, Matthew : The delights of the bottle - Performers: Elizabeth Kenny (Lute); Robin Blaze (Countertenor)
- Notes: 04/21/1999-04/23/1999
- Running Time: 1 min. 10 sec.
- Period Time: Baroque
Reggio, Pietro : Arise, ye subterranean Winds - Performers: Robin Blaze (Countertenor); Elizabeth Kenny (Lute)
- Notes: 04/21/1999-04/23/1999
- Running Time: 2 min. 19 sec.
Banister, John : Come unto these yellow sands - Performers: Elizabeth Kenny (Lute); Robin Blaze (Countertenor)
- Notes: 04/21/1999-04/23/1999
- Period Time: Baroque
Humfrey, Pelham : Where the bee sucks - Performers: Robin Blaze (Countertenor); Elizabeth Kenny (Lute)
- Notes: 04/21/1999-04/23/1999
- Running Time: 1 min. 6 sec.
- Period Time: Baroque
Banister, John : Dry those eyes - Performers: Robin Blaze (Countertenor); Elizabeth Kenny (Lute)
- Notes: 04/21/1999-04/23/1999
- Running Time: 1 min. 11 sec.
- Period Time: Baroque
Banister, John : Full fathom five - Performers: Elizabeth Kenny (Lute); Robin Blaze (Countertenor)
- Notes: 04/21/1999-04/23/1999
- Running Time: 1 min. 42 sec.
- Period Time: Baroque
Purcell, Henry : Ah! how pleasant 'tis to love, for soprano & continuo, Z. 353 - Performer: Elizabeth Kenny (Lute)
- Notes: 04/21/1999-04/23/1999
- Period Time: Baroque
- Written: 1688
Purcell, Henry : A New Irish Tune ("Lilliburlero"), for harpsichord in G major, Z. 646 - Performer: Elizabeth Kenny (Lute)
- Notes: 04/21/1999-04/23/1999
- Period Time: Baroque
- Written: 1689
Purcell, Henry : Fairy Queen, Z 629 :: 'Tis N - Performers: Elizabeth Kenny (Lute); Robin Blaze (Countertenor)
- Notes: 04/21/1999-04/23/1999
- Running Time: 4 min. 14 sec.
- Period Time: Baroque
- Form: Choral
- Written: 1692
Purcell, Henry : Fly bold rebellion (Welcome Ode for Charles II), for soloists, double chorus, strings & continuo, Z. - Performers: Elizabeth Kenny (Lute); Robin Blaze (Countertenor)
- Notes: 04/21/1999-04/23/1999
- Running Time: 3 min. 35 sec.
- Period Time: Baroque
- Written: 1683
Banister, John : Give me my lute - Performers: Elizabeth Kenny (Lute); Robin Blaze (Countertenor)
- Notes: 04/21/1999-04/23/1999
- Running Time: 2 min. 17 sec.
- Period Time: Baroque
Purcell, Henry : Still I'm wishing (from "Prophetess"), aria, Z. 627/33 - Performer: Elizabeth Kenny (Lute)
- Notes: 04/21/1999-04/23/1999
- Running Time: 1 min. 42 sec.
- Period Time: Baroque
- Written: 1690
Blow, John : Lovely Salina, innocent and free - Performers: Elizabeth Kenny (Lute); Robin Blaze (Countertenor)
- Notes: 04/21/1999-04/23/1999
- Running Time: 2 min. 39 sec.
- Period Time: Baroque
Purcell, Henry : Sefauchi's Farewell, for harpsichord in D minor, Z. 656 - Performer: Elizabeth Kenny (Lute)
- Notes: 04/21/1999-04/23/1999
- Running Time: 2 min. 2 sec.
- Period Time: Baroque
Purcell, Henry : Now does the glorious day appear (Ode for Queen Mary's Birthday), for soloists, chorus, violins & co - Performers: Robin Blaze (Countertenor); Elizabeth Kenny (Lute)
- Notes: 04/21/1999-04/23/1999
- Running Time: 2 min. 56 sec.
- Period Time: Baroque
- Written: 1689
