I am embarking on a media diet. Unlike a full-out media fast (no tv, internet, phone, radio), a media diet will be more sustainable for me long-term, and less tempting to stray from. Also, I need my computer for my job. So, I will undertake a permanent media diet, in which I will cut down [...]
Archive for September, 2011
Thomas Weelkes – British Composers Series #13
Posted in British Composers, Music, tagged As Vesta Was from Latmos Hill Descending, Classical music, Elizabeth I, madrigals, Renaissance, Thomas Weelkes, When David Heard on September 2, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Thomas Weelkes (c.1576-1623) Musical period: Late Renaissance/Early Baroque Style: English Madrigal School, Sacred choral Fun Facts: Thomas Weelkes is known for his madrigals, but he also composed sacred anthems and motets, and a very little consort music. His madrigals use heavy word painting, some interesting rhythmic patterns, and (sometimes starling) chromaticism. For your listening pleasure: In 1601, [...]
John Wilbye – British Composers Series #12
Posted in British Composers, Music, tagged Adieu Sweet Amaryllis, Classical music, John Wilbye, madrigals, Renaissance on September 1, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
John Wilbye (1574-1638) Musical period: Late Renaissance/Early Baroque Style: English Madrigal School Fun Facts: Inspired by Thomas Morely and Alfonso Ferrabosco, Wilbye’s madrigals are expressive and use detailed word painting to match music to text. Wilbye also spices things up by using some interesting chromaticism and interplay between major and minor modes. For your listening pleasure: Have a [...]
