New release: 24th November 2024 – available now
A fascinating, enlightening, and dramatic exploration of music for two historical division viols (Edward Lewis, 1703 and John Pitts, 1675) in thrilling and rare works by Jenkins, Simpson, Hely, Young and Matteis. Newe Vialles is one of Europe’s leading viol consorts, performing on this album with the accompaniment of theorbo and baroque guitar.
Henrik Persson & Caroline Ritchie – viola da gamba
Lynda Sayce – theorbo & lute
James Akers – baroque guitar
Video
Audio excerpts
Track listing
1: Matteis Prelude
2-3: Hely Sonata no. 1 in G minor
4: Simpson Divisions in C major
5-8: Jenkins Pieces in G minor
9: Jenkins Divisions in G minor
10: Matteis Aria in G minor
11: Norcombe Tregian’s Ground
12: Anon Greensleeves
13: Sumarte Dafne
14-19: Young Ayres
20-23: Hely Sonata no. 3 in B flat major
24: Simpson Divisions in F major
25: Anon Old Simon the King
26: Matteis Aria
27: Simpson Divisions in A minor
Total running time: 65m26s
Additional information
Available as a physical audio CD or an instant audio file download (44/16 WAV and 96/24 studio master quality FLAC) with booklet and tracklisting PDFs. Recorded at the Old Rectory, Yardley Hastings, UK, 17-20th February 2024. Recorded, produced and edited by Robin Bigwood. Booklet text: Caroline Ritchie. Design and artwork: Helen Wills.
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