THE TROUBADOUR AND THE NUN

Composer(s): Various

Artist(s): Evelyn Tubb, Michael Fields, David Hatcher
Reference: KTC1361
Barcode: 8711801101989
Format: 1 CD
Release date: 2008-03-19
SKU: KTC1361 Categories: , , , , , , , , , , ,

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This collection is an essay on the contrasts and similarities between devotional music and poetry directed to both human (secular) women, and - perhaps more importantly - immortal, sacred and philosophical aspects of the feminine principal. Four songs on this CD are praises and prayers directed to the Virgin Mary; another song addresses "The Lady Philosophy" - who is not a mortal woman, but the emblem of wisdom in its feminine version, like "Sophia". Two other songs celebrate purity (i.e. virginity) and unattainability in a mortal woman.

This is also a concert programme which has been and will be performed widely in many countries, to audiences who are eagerly awaiting the release of this CD.

Evelyn Tubbis one of the outstanding sopranos of her generation, widely admired for her innovative performances. She performed around the world - with the Consort of Musicke and other leading vocal ensembles, and in her partnerships with Michael Fields and Anthony Rooley. Her love for music mixed with drama has led to her performing works ranging from Hildegard of Bingen’s Ordo Virtutum, through Baroque opera, to recent pieces by Peter Maxwell Davies and David Bedford. Evelyn is a professor of singing at the Schola Cantorum Basiliensis in Switzerland.

Michael Fieldsplayed folk, rock and jazz in California and Australia, before moving to England to study classical guitar and lute. He has worked with Evelyn since they met at the Guildhall School of Music. He directs the ensemble, Vox Animae, whose recording of Ordo Virtutum by Hildegard of Bingen has received international acclaim.

As a gamba player, David Hatcher has performed with his own chamber ensemble, Harmonie Universelle and with the Consort of Musicke and Fretwork. From 1987 to 1996 he lived in Japan, taking part in that country’s thriving early music scene.

This trio forms the core of the ensemble Sprezzatura.

1. Reis Glorios
Composer: Giraut De Bornelh
Artist(s): Evelyn Tubb, Michael Fields, David Hatcher

2. Ave Generosa
Composer: Hildegard von Bingen
Artist(s): Evelyn Tubb, Michael Fields, David Hatcher

3. A Chantar M’er De So Qu’eu Non Volria
Composer: Comtessa De Dia
Artist(s): Evelyn Tubb, Michael Fields, David Hatcher

4. O Clarissima Mater
Composer: Hildegard von Bingen
Artist(s): Evelyn Tubb, Michael Fields, David Hatcher

5. Lamento di Tristano/La Rota (instrumental)
Composer: Anonymous (Italian C14th)
Artist(s): Evelyn Tubb, Michael Fields, David Hatcher

6. O Viridissima Virga
Composer: Hildegard von Bingen
Artist(s): Evelyn Tubb, Michael Fields, David Hatcher

7. Can Vei La Lauzeta Mover (Canso)
Composer: Bernart De Ventadorn
Artist(s): Evelyn Tubb, Michael Fields, David Hatcher

8. Bryd One Brere
Composer: Anonymous (English 15th Century)
Artist(s): Evelyn Tubb, Michael Fields, David Hatcher

9. Edi Be Thu, Heven-Queene
Composer: Anonymous (English 15th Century)
Artist(s): Evelyn Tubb, Michael Fields, David Hatcher

10. Sweet, Stay A While
Composer: John Dowland
Artist(s): Evelyn Tubb, Michael Fields, David Hatcher

11. I Saw My Lady Weep
Composer: John Dowland
Artist(s): Evelyn Tubb, Michael Fields, David Hatcher

12. Like Hermit Poor
Composer: Nicholas Lanier
Artist(s): Evelyn Tubb, Michael Fields, David Hatcher

13. Death
Composer: Tobias Hume
Artist(s): Evelyn Tubb, Michael Fields, David Hatcher

14. The Given Heart
Composer: William King
Artist(s): Evelyn Tubb, Michael Fields, David Hatcher

15. Melancholy Galliard
Composer: John Dowland
Artist(s): Evelyn Tubb, Michael Fields, David Hatcher

16. Have You Seen But A White Lily Grow?
Composer: Robert Johnson
Artist(s): Evelyn Tubb, Michael Fields, David Hatcher

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THE TROUBADOUR AND THE NUN
 21,50

This collection is an essay on the contrasts and similarities between devotional music and poetry directed to both human (secular) women, and - perhaps more importantly - immortal, sacred and philosophical aspects of the feminine principal. Four songs on this CD are praises and prayers directed to the Virgin Mary; another song addresses "The Lady Philosophy" - who is not a mortal woman, but the emblem of wisdom in its feminine version, like "Sophia". Two other songs celebrate purity (i.e. virginity) and unattainability in a mortal woman.

This is also a concert programme which has been and will be performed widely in many countries, to audiences who are eagerly awaiting the release of this CD.

Evelyn Tubbis one of the outstanding sopranos of her generation, widely admired for her innovative performances. She performed around the world - with the Consort of Musicke and other leading vocal ensembles, and in her partnerships with Michael Fields and Anthony Rooley. Her love for music mixed with drama has led to her performing works ranging from Hildegard of Bingen’s Ordo Virtutum, through Baroque opera, to recent pieces by Peter Maxwell Davies and David Bedford. Evelyn is a professor of singing at the Schola Cantorum Basiliensis in Switzerland.

Michael Fieldsplayed folk, rock and jazz in California and Australia, before moving to England to study classical guitar and lute. He has worked with Evelyn since they met at the Guildhall School of Music. He directs the ensemble, Vox Animae, whose recording of Ordo Virtutum by Hildegard of Bingen has received international acclaim.

As a gamba player, David Hatcher has performed with his own chamber ensemble, Harmonie Universelle and with the Consort of Musicke and Fretwork. From 1987 to 1996 he lived in Japan, taking part in that country’s thriving early music scene.

This trio forms the core of the ensemble Sprezzatura.