8:00 pm - Baroque and Before

9:00 pm - Baroque and Before

BAROQUE AND BEFORE
Attilio Ariosti in London
Prepared by Elaine Siversen
With Charles Barton



Ariosti, A. Cantata no 1: La rosa; Cantata no 2: L’Amore onesto, from The flowering and fading of love (1723-24).    Laurie Reviol, sop; Musica Solare. 
Naxos 8.557573 [19:29]

Ariosti, A. Sonata in D for viola da gamba and continuo (1724).    Members of Sydney Consort. 
Sydney Consort SC002 [07:57]

Handel, G. Sonata in F, op 1 no 12 (c1722).    Andrew Manze, vn; Richard Egarr, hpd. 
Harmonia Mundi HMX 2907259 [13:43]

Ariosti, A. Cantata no 3: L’Olma; Cantata no 4: Libertà acquistata, from The flowering and fading of love.    Laurie Reviol, sop; Truike van der Poel, mezz; Musica Solare. 
Naxos 8.557573 [22:19]

Bononcini, G. Sinfonia decima, op 3 no 7 (pub. 1685).    John Wallace, tpt; John Miller, tpt; Philharmonia O/Christopher Warren-Green. 
Nimbus NI 5017 [09:33]

Ariosti, A. Cantata no 5: Il naufragio; Cantata no 6: La gelosia, from The flowering and fading of love.    Truike van der Poel, mezz; Musica Solare. 
Naxos 8.557573 [18:45]

Corbett, W. Alla Milanese; Alla Turinese, from Le bizzarie universali, op 8 (pub. 1728).    European Community Baroque O/Roy Goodman. 
Channel Classics CCS 1391 [12:49]

BAROQUE AND BEFORE Attilio Ariosti in London Prepared by Elaine Siversen With Charles Barton
 Ariosti, A. Cantata no 1: La rosa; Cantata no 2: L&rsquo;Amore onesto, from The flowering and fading of love (1723-24). &nbsp;&nbsp; Laurie Reviol, sop; Musica Solare. Naxos 8.557573 [19:29] Ariosti, A. Sonata in D for viola da gamba and continuo (1724). &nbsp;&nbsp; Members of Sydney Consort. Sydney Consort SC002 [07:57] Handel, G. Sonata in F, op 1 no 12 (c1722). &nbsp;&nbsp; Andrew Manze, vn; Richard Egarr, hpd. Harmonia Mundi HMX 2907259 [13:43] Ariosti, A. Cantata no 3: L&rsquo;Olma; Cantata no 4: Libert&agrave; acquistata, from The flowering and fading of love. &nbsp;&nbsp; Laurie Reviol, sop; Truike van der Poel, mezz; Musica Solare. Naxos 8.557573 [22:19] Bononcini, G. Sinfonia decima, op 3 no 7 (pub. 1685). &nbsp;&nbsp; John Wallace, tpt; John Miller, tpt; Philharmonia O/Christopher Warren-Green. Nimbus NI 5017 [09:33] Ariosti, A. Cantata no 5: Il naufragio; Cantata no 6: La gelosia, from The flowering and fading of love. &nbsp;&nbsp; Truike van der Poel, mezz; Musica Solare. Naxos 8.557573 [18:45] Corbett, W. Alla Milanese; Alla Turinese, from Le bizzarie universali, op 8 (pub. 1728). &nbsp;&nbsp; European Community Baroque O/Roy Goodman. Channel Classics CCS 1391 [12:49]

Baroque and Before - 3 April 2026 - Attilio Ariosti in London

BAROQUE AND BEFORE
Renaissance music for the Easter season
Prepared by Glenys Eddy
With Paul Roper



Allegri, G. Miserere (c1638).    Tallis Scholars/Peter Phillips. 
Gimell 454 939-2 [12:31]

Cornysh, W. Salve Regina; Gaude Virgo Mater Christi (late 15th C).    Tallis Scholars/Peter Phillips. 
Gimell CD GIM 014 [19:17]

Cornysh, W. Woefully arrayed (15th-16th C).    Stile Antico. 
Harmonia Mundi HMU 807555 [07:37]

Taverner, J. Dum transisset (16th C).    Stile Antico. 
Harmonia Mundi HMU 807555 [08:41]

Byrd, W. In Resurrectione tua.    Stile Antico. 
Harmonia Mundi HMU 807555 [01:52]

Victoria, T. de Amicus meus; Judas mercator pessimus; Unus ex discipulis meis; Eram quasi agnus; Una hora; Seniores populi (pub. 1585).    Pro Cantione Antiqua/Bruno Turner. 
DHM GD77056 [18:27]

Victoria, T. de Tamquam ad latronem; Tenebrae factae sunt; Animam meam dilectam; Tradiderunt me; Lesum tradidit impius; Caligaverunt oculi mei (pub. 1585).    Tallis Scholars/Peter Phillips. 
Gimell CDGIM 022 [26:01]

Palestrina, G. da Lamentation 2.    Musica Contexta/Simon Ravens, ten & dir. 
Chandos CHAN 0617 [13:34]

BAROQUE AND BEFORE Renaissance music for the Easter season Prepared by Glenys Eddy With Paul Roper
 Allegri, G. Miserere (c1638). &nbsp;&nbsp; Tallis Scholars/Peter Phillips. Gimell 454 939-2 [12:31] Cornysh, W. Salve Regina; Gaude Virgo Mater Christi (late 15th C). &nbsp;&nbsp; Tallis Scholars/Peter Phillips. Gimell CD GIM 014 [19:17] Cornysh, W. Woefully arrayed (15th-16th C). &nbsp;&nbsp; Stile Antico. Harmonia Mundi HMU 807555 [07:37] Taverner, J. Dum transisset (16th C). &nbsp;&nbsp; Stile Antico. Harmonia Mundi HMU 807555 [08:41] Byrd, W. In Resurrectione tua. &nbsp;&nbsp; Stile Antico. Harmonia Mundi HMU 807555 [01:52] Victoria, T. de Amicus meus; Judas mercator pessimus; Unus ex discipulis meis; Eram quasi agnus; Una hora; Seniores populi (pub. 1585). &nbsp;&nbsp; Pro Cantione Antiqua/Bruno Turner. DHM GD77056 [18:27] Victoria, T. de Tamquam ad latronem; Tenebrae factae sunt; Animam meam dilectam; Tradiderunt me; Lesum tradidit impius; Caligaverunt oculi mei (pub. 1585). &nbsp;&nbsp; Tallis Scholars/Peter Phillips. Gimell CDGIM 022 [26:01] Palestrina, G. da Lamentation 2. &nbsp;&nbsp; Musica Contexta/Simon Ravens, ten &amp; dir. Chandos CHAN 0617 [13:34]

Baroque and Before - 27 March 2026 - Renaissance music for the Easter season

BAROQUE AND BEFORE
Bologna, Part 3
Prepared and presented by Charles Barton



Torelli, G. Trumpet concerto in D.    John Foster, tpt; Australian Baroque Brass; Sydney Consort. 
Tubicium Records TR761903 [05:51]

Torelli, G. Concerti grossi, op 8: no 2 in A minor; no 6 in G minor, with a pastoral for the Nativity (pub. 1709)    Mariana Sirbu, vn; Antonio Perez, vn; I Musici. 
Philips 432 118-2 [15:11]

Cazzati, M. Ave virgo Maria, from Il secondo libro de motetti à voce sola, op 6 (1648).    Erandanus/Paolo Giorgi. 
Brilliant Classics 95586 [06:08]

Cazzati, M. Sonata, La Varana, from Sonate à due violini e basso continuo, op 18 (1656).    Erandanus/Paolo Giorgi. 
Brilliant Classics 95586 [03:25]

Cazzati, M. Ave Maris Stella, from Hinni sacri per tutto l’anno à voce sola, op 29 (1662).    Erandanus/Paolo Giorgi. 
Brilliant Classics 95586 [05:37]

Corelli, A. Trio sonata in B flat, op 1 no 5 (pub. 1681).    Purcell Quartet. 
Chandos CHAN 0516 [05:21]

Perti, G. Giovanni, ah tu del Figlio, from Gesù al Sepolcro (1685/1703).    Francesca Aspromonte, sop; I Barocchisti/Diego Fasolis. 
PentaTone PTC 5186 867 [03:13]

Perti, G. Motet: Cantate laeta carmina (1704-06).    Basle Madrigalists; Musica Fiorita/Daniela Dolci. 
Pan Classics PC 10357 [21:13]

Manfredini, F. Concerto grosso in D, op 3 no 9 (1719-1728).    Les Amis de Philippe/Ludger Rémy. 
cpo 999 638-2 [08:13]

Jacchini, G. Sonata in D à 5.    Alison Balsom, tpt; Peter Holman, org; Parley of Instruments. 
Hyperion CDA67359 [04:11]

Gabrielli, D. Ricercare in D minor.    Mauro Valli, vc. 
Brilliant Classics 95685 [07:06]

Manfredini, F. Concerto grosso in D minor, op 3 no 5 (1719-28).    Les Amis de Philippe/Ludger Rémy. 
cpo 999 638-2 [05:43]

Corelli, A. Trio sonata in E, op 2 no 10 (pub. 1685).    Rachael Beesley, vn; Julia Fredersdorff, vn; Rosanne Hunt, vc. 
Tall Poppies TP194 [05:37]

Torelli, G. Concerto for two trumpets (1688-96).    David Staff, tpt; Mark Bennett, tpt; St James’ Baroque Players/Ivor Bolton. 
Teldec 4509-91192-2 [06:08]

BAROQUE AND BEFORE Bologna, Part 3 Prepared and presented by Charles Barton
 Torelli, G. Trumpet concerto in D. &nbsp;&nbsp; John Foster, tpt; Australian Baroque Brass; Sydney Consort. Tubicium Records TR761903 [05:51] Torelli, G. Concerti grossi, op 8: no 2 in A minor; no 6 in G minor, with a pastoral for the Nativity (pub. 1709) &nbsp;&nbsp; Mariana Sirbu, vn; Antonio Perez, vn; I Musici. Philips 432 118-2 [15:11] Cazzati, M. Ave virgo Maria, from Il secondo libro de motetti &agrave; voce sola, op 6 (1648). &nbsp;&nbsp; Erandanus/Paolo Giorgi. Brilliant Classics 95586 [06:08] Cazzati, M. Sonata, La Varana, from Sonate &agrave; due violini e basso continuo, op 18 (1656). &nbsp;&nbsp; Erandanus/Paolo Giorgi. Brilliant Classics 95586 [03:25] Cazzati, M. Ave Maris Stella, from Hinni sacri per tutto l&rsquo;anno &agrave; voce sola, op 29 (1662). &nbsp;&nbsp; Erandanus/Paolo Giorgi. Brilliant Classics 95586 [05:37] Corelli, A. Trio sonata in B flat, op 1 no 5 (pub. 1681). &nbsp;&nbsp; Purcell Quartet. Chandos CHAN 0516 [05:21] Perti, G. Giovanni, ah tu del Figlio, from Ges&ugrave; al Sepolcro (1685/1703). &nbsp;&nbsp; Francesca Aspromonte, sop; I Barocchisti/Diego Fasolis. PentaTone PTC 5186 867 [03:13] Perti, G. Motet: Cantate laeta carmina (1704-06). &nbsp;&nbsp; Basle Madrigalists; Musica Fiorita/Daniela Dolci. Pan Classics PC 10357 [21:13] Manfredini, F. Concerto grosso in D, op 3 no 9 (1719-1728). &nbsp;&nbsp; Les Amis de Philippe/Ludger R&eacute;my. cpo 999 638-2 [08:13] Jacchini, G. Sonata in D &agrave; 5. &nbsp;&nbsp; Alison Balsom, tpt; Peter Holman, org; Parley of Instruments. Hyperion CDA67359 [04:11] Gabrielli, D. Ricercare in D minor. &nbsp;&nbsp; Mauro Valli, vc. Brilliant Classics 95685 [07:06] Manfredini, F. Concerto grosso in D minor, op 3 no 5 (1719-28). &nbsp;&nbsp; Les Amis de Philippe/Ludger R&eacute;my. cpo 999 638-2 [05:43] Corelli, A. Trio sonata in E, op 2 no 10 (pub. 1685). &nbsp;&nbsp; Rachael Beesley, vn; Julia Fredersdorff, vn; Rosanne Hunt, vc. Tall Poppies TP194 [05:37] Torelli, G. Concerto for two trumpets (1688-96). &nbsp;&nbsp; David Staff, tpt; Mark Bennett, tpt; St James&rsquo; Baroque Players/Ivor Bolton. Teldec 4509-91192-2 [06:08]

Baroque and Before - 20 March 2026 - Bologna, Part 3

BAROQUE AND BEFORE
Bohemian baroque
Prepared by Robert Gilchrist
With Paul Roper



Benda, F. Flute concerto in E minor.    Jean-Pierre Rampal, fl; Prague CO/Milan Munclinger. 
Supraphon SU 3648-2 [22:44]

Biber, H. Sonata IV for violin and continuo (pub. 1681).    Romanesca. 
Harmonia Mundi HMU 907134.35 [12:22]

Jiránek, F. Bassoon concerto in G.    Sergio Azzolini, bn; members of Collegium Marianum/Jana Semerádová. 
Supraphon SU 4208-2 [10:40]

Zelenka, J. Concerto in G à 8 concertanti for oboe, strings, bassoon and continuo.    Das Neu-Eröffnete O/Jürgen Sonnentheil. 
cpo 999 458-2 [18:03]

Stamitz, J. Orchestral trio in A, op 1 no 2 (1754-55).    New Zealand CO/Donald Armstrong. 
Naxos 8.553213 [16:11]

Zelenka, J. Litaniae Xaverianae (1727).    Schola Cantorum of Melbourne; John O’Donnell, org; Schola Cantorum Baroque Players/Gary Ekkel. 
Move MCD 156 [30:41]

BAROQUE AND BEFORE Bohemian baroque Prepared by Robert Gilchrist With Paul Roper
 Benda, F. Flute concerto in E minor. &nbsp;&nbsp; Jean-Pierre Rampal, fl; Prague CO/Milan Munclinger. Supraphon SU 3648-2 [22:44] Biber, H. Sonata IV for violin and continuo (pub. 1681). &nbsp;&nbsp; Romanesca. Harmonia Mundi HMU 907134.35 [12:22] Jir&aacute;nek, F. Bassoon concerto in G. &nbsp;&nbsp; Sergio Azzolini, bn; members of Collegium Marianum/Jana Semer&aacute;dov&aacute;. Supraphon SU 4208-2 [10:40] Zelenka, J. Concerto in G &agrave; 8 concertanti for oboe, strings, bassoon and continuo. &nbsp;&nbsp; Das Neu-Er&ouml;ffnete O/J&uuml;rgen Sonnentheil. cpo 999 458-2 [18:03] Stamitz, J. Orchestral trio in A, op 1 no 2 (1754-55). &nbsp;&nbsp; New Zealand CO/Donald Armstrong. Naxos 8.553213 [16:11] Zelenka, J. Litaniae Xaverianae (1727). &nbsp;&nbsp; Schola Cantorum of Melbourne; John O&rsquo;Donnell, org; Schola Cantorum Baroque Players/Gary Ekkel. Move MCD 156 [30:41]

Baroque and Before - 13 March 2026 - Bohemian baroque

 BAROQUE AND BEFORE
A celebratory serenata
Prepared by Elaine Siversen
With Charles Barton



Vivaldi, A. Double concerto in D, RV781 (1711).    Crispian Steele-Perkins, tpt; James Ghigi, tpt; King's Consort/Robert King. 
Hyperion CDA67073 [06:25]

Vivaldi, A. Cantata: La senna festeggiante (1726).    Lella Cuberli, sop; Helga Muller, mezz; Siegmund Nimsgern, bass; Capella Coloniensis/Claudio Scimone. 
LP Italia ITL 70053 [01:29:26]

Vivaldi, A. Violin concerto in D, RV208, Grosso mogul.    Elizabeth Wallfisch, vn; Australian Brandenburg O/Paul Dyer. 
ABC 476 9233 [14:44]

BAROQUE AND BEFORE A celebratory serenata Prepared by Elaine Siversen With Charles Barton
 Vivaldi, A. Double concerto in D, RV781 (1711). &nbsp;&nbsp; Crispian Steele-Perkins, tpt; James Ghigi, tpt; King's Consort/Robert King. Hyperion CDA67073 [06:25] Vivaldi, A. Cantata: La senna festeggiante (1726). &nbsp;&nbsp; Lella Cuberli, sop; Helga Muller, mezz; Siegmund Nimsgern, bass; Capella Coloniensis/Claudio Scimone. LP Italia ITL 70053 [01:29:26] Vivaldi, A. Violin concerto in D, RV208, Grosso mogul. &nbsp;&nbsp; Elizabeth Wallfisch, vn; Australian Brandenburg O/Paul Dyer. ABC 476 9233 [14:44]

Baroque and Before - 6 March 2026 - A celebratory serenata

BAROQUE AND BEFORE
Notable early music vocal ensembles
Prepared by Glenys Eddy
With Paul Roper



Hildegard of Bingen. Antiphon: O quam mirabilis est; Vision 1: The fire of creation; Sequence: O ignis spiritus paracliti; Vision 2: Wisdom and her sisters (12th C).    Anonymous 4. 
Harmonia Mundi HMU 907327 [21:37]

Anon [Codex Las Huelgas]. Agnus Dei; Flavit auster, Eya Mater; Homo miserabilis (13th C).    Huelgas Ensemble/Paul van Nevel. 
Sony SK 53 341 [19:00]

Anon [Montpelier Codex]. Mater dei plena / Mater virgo pia; He mere diu / La virge Marie; A la clarte qui tout; Marie assumptio afficiat / Hujus chori suscipe; De la gloriouse fenix (c13th C).    Anonymous 4. 
Harmonia Mundi HMU 807524 [14:25]

Tomkins, T. Music divine, proceeding from above; To the shady woods now wend we; Weep no more, thou sorry boy (1622).    I Fagiolini/Robert Hollingworth. 
Chandos CHAN 0680 [10:46]

Sheppard, J. Antiphon: Media vita (c1557).    Stile Antico. 
Harmonia Mundi HMU 807509 [25:32]

Monteverdi, C. Ballo: Tirsi e Clori, from Madrigals bk 7 (1619).    I Fagiolini/Robert Hollingworth. 
Chandos CHAN 0749 [13:55]

BAROQUE AND BEFORE Notable early music vocal ensembles Prepared by Glenys Eddy With Paul Roper
 Hildegard of Bingen. Antiphon: O quam mirabilis est; Vision 1: The fire of creation; Sequence: O ignis spiritus paracliti; Vision 2: Wisdom and her sisters (12th C). &nbsp;&nbsp; Anonymous 4. Harmonia Mundi HMU 907327 [21:37] Anon [Codex Las Huelgas]. Agnus Dei; Flavit auster, Eya Mater; Homo miserabilis (13th C). &nbsp;&nbsp; Huelgas Ensemble/Paul van Nevel. Sony SK 53 341 [19:00] Anon [Montpelier Codex]. Mater dei plena / Mater virgo pia; He mere diu / La virge Marie; A la clarte qui tout; Marie assumptio afficiat / Hujus chori suscipe; De la gloriouse fenix (c13th C). &nbsp;&nbsp; Anonymous 4. Harmonia Mundi HMU 807524 [14:25] Tomkins, T. Music divine, proceeding from above; To the shady woods now wend we; Weep no more, thou sorry boy (1622). &nbsp;&nbsp; I Fagiolini/Robert Hollingworth. Chandos CHAN 0680 [10:46] Sheppard, J. Antiphon: Media vita (c1557). &nbsp;&nbsp; Stile Antico. Harmonia Mundi HMU 807509 [25:32] Monteverdi, C. Ballo: Tirsi e Clori, from Madrigals bk 7 (1619). &nbsp;&nbsp; I Fagiolini/Robert Hollingworth. Chandos CHAN 0749 [13:55]

Baroque and Before - 27 February 2026 - Notable early music vocal ensembles

BAROQUE AND BEFORE
Celebrating John Dowland
Prepared and presented by Charles Barton



Dowland, J. Lachrimae pavan; Galiard to lachrimae.    Nigel North, lute. 
Naxos 8.557862 [08:05]

Dowland, J. Lachrimae, or Seven tears, figured in seven passionate pavans (1604).    Fretwork; Christopher Wilson, lute. 
Virgin VC 7 90795 2 [27:34]

Dowland, J. Semper Dowland, semper dolens.    Nigel North, lute. 
Naxos 8.557862 [04:24]

Holborne, A. Pavana ploravit (1599).    Consort of Musicke/Trevor Jones. 
Decca 480 1802 [05:01]

Dowland, J. I saw my lady weep (1600).    Ian Partridge, ten; Jakob Lindberg, lute. 
Helios CDH88011 [03:40]

Holborne, A. The funerals (1599).    Consort of Musicke/Trevor Jones. 
Decca 480 1802 [04:32]

Dowland, J. Sir Henry Umpton's funeral (pub. 1604).    Parley of Instruments Renaissance Violin Consort/Peter Holman. 
Hyperion CDA66637 [04:48]

Dowland, J. Piper’s pavan.    Nigel North, lute. 
Naxos 8.557862 [07:10]

Dowland, J. Captain Digorie Piper his galiard.    Nigel North, lute. 
Naxos 8.557862 [01:54]

Dowland, J. If my complaints could passions move (1597).    Ian Partridge, ten; Jakob Lindberg, lute. 
Helios CDH88011 [03:23]

Dowland, J. The Earl of Essex his galliard.    Nigel North, lute. 
Naxos 8.557862 [01:54]

Dowland, J. Can she excuse my wrongs? (1597).    Gerald English, ten; Sharyn Wicks, bass viol; Jonathon Rubin, lute. 
Move MD 3151 [03:09]

Dowland, J. The Earl of Essex his galiard (pub. 1604).    Parley of Instruments Renaissance Violin Consort/Peter Holman. 
Hyperion CDA66637 [01:19]

Lassus, O. Susanne un jour (1560).    Hilliard Ensemble. 
EMI CDC 7 49210 2 [02:28]

Dowland, J. M. Bucton his galiard (1604).    Parley of Instruments Renaissance Violin Consort/Peter Holman. 
Hyperion CDA66637 [01:27]

Dowland, J. My thoughts are winged with hopes (1597).    Nigel Rogers, ten; Paul O'Dette, lute. 
Virgin VC 7 90726 2 [02:56]

Dowland, J. Sir John Souch his galiard (pub. 1604).    Parley of Instruments Renaissance Violin Consort/Peter Holman. 
Hyperion CDA66637 [01:20]

Anon. Lord Zouch his march.    Jonathon Rubin, lute. 
Move MD 3151 [01:12]

Dowland, J. Thou mighty God; When David's life; When the poor cripple (pub. 1612).    Consort of Musicke. 
LP L'Oiseau-Lyre DSLO 585-6 [10:06]

Dowland, J. Dowland’s adieu.    Nigel North, lute. 
Naxos 8.557862 [04:58]

BAROQUE AND BEFORE Celebrating John Dowland Prepared and presented by Charles Barton
 Dowland, J. Lachrimae pavan; Galiard to lachrimae. &nbsp;&nbsp; Nigel North, lute. Naxos 8.557862 [08:05] Dowland, J. Lachrimae, or Seven tears, figured in seven passionate pavans (1604). &nbsp;&nbsp; Fretwork; Christopher Wilson, lute. Virgin VC 7 90795 2 [27:34] Dowland, J. Semper Dowland, semper dolens. &nbsp;&nbsp; Nigel North, lute. Naxos 8.557862 [04:24] Holborne, A. Pavana ploravit (1599). &nbsp;&nbsp; Consort of Musicke/Trevor Jones. Decca 480 1802 [05:01] Dowland, J. I saw my lady weep (1600). &nbsp;&nbsp; Ian Partridge, ten; Jakob Lindberg, lute. Helios CDH88011 [03:40] Holborne, A. The funerals (1599). &nbsp;&nbsp; Consort of Musicke/Trevor Jones. Decca 480 1802 [04:32] Dowland, J. Sir Henry Umpton's funeral (pub. 1604). &nbsp;&nbsp; Parley of Instruments Renaissance Violin Consort/Peter Holman. Hyperion CDA66637 [04:48] Dowland, J. Piper&rsquo;s pavan. &nbsp;&nbsp; Nigel North, lute. Naxos 8.557862 [07:10] Dowland, J. Captain Digorie Piper his galiard. &nbsp;&nbsp; Nigel North, lute. Naxos 8.557862 [01:54] Dowland, J. If my complaints could passions move (1597). &nbsp;&nbsp; Ian Partridge, ten; Jakob Lindberg, lute. Helios CDH88011 [03:23] Dowland, J. The Earl of Essex his galliard. &nbsp;&nbsp; Nigel North, lute. Naxos 8.557862 [01:54] Dowland, J. Can she excuse my wrongs? (1597). &nbsp;&nbsp; Gerald English, ten; Sharyn Wicks, bass viol; Jonathon Rubin, lute. Move MD 3151 [03:09] Dowland, J. The Earl of Essex his galiard (pub. 1604). &nbsp;&nbsp; Parley of Instruments Renaissance Violin Consort/Peter Holman. Hyperion CDA66637 [01:19] Lassus, O. Susanne un jour (1560). &nbsp;&nbsp; Hilliard Ensemble. EMI CDC 7 49210 2 [02:28] Dowland, J. M. Bucton his galiard (1604). &nbsp;&nbsp; Parley of Instruments Renaissance Violin Consort/Peter Holman. Hyperion CDA66637 [01:27] Dowland, J. My thoughts are winged with hopes (1597). &nbsp;&nbsp; Nigel Rogers, ten; Paul O'Dette, lute. Virgin VC 7 90726 2 [02:56] Dowland, J. Sir John Souch his galiard (pub. 1604). &nbsp;&nbsp; Parley of Instruments Renaissance Violin Consort/Peter Holman. Hyperion CDA66637 [01:20] Anon. Lord Zouch his march. &nbsp;&nbsp; Jonathon Rubin, lute. Move MD 3151 [01:12] Dowland, J. Thou mighty God; When David's life; When the poor cripple (pub. 1612). &nbsp;&nbsp; Consort of Musicke. LP L'Oiseau-Lyre DSLO 585-6 [10:06] Dowland, J. Dowland&rsquo;s adieu. &nbsp;&nbsp; Nigel North, lute. Naxos 8.557862 [04:58]

Baroque and Before - 20 February 2026 - Celebrating John Dowland

BAROQUE AND BEFORE
The Neapolitan School
Prepared by Robert Gilchrist
With Andrew Bukenya



Scarlatti, A. Overture to Il giardino di rose (1707).    New Philharmonia O/Raymond Leppard. 
Philips 446 569-2 [05:00]

Feo, F. Cantata: La sinderesi.    Silvia Frigato, sop; Talenti Vulcanici/Emanuele Cardi. 
Arcana A 437 [13:10]

Durante, F. Concerto per quartetto no 1 in F minor.    European Community CO/Eivind Aadland. 
Helios CDH88025 [10:12]

Leo, L. Salve Regina.    Les Talens Lyriques/Christophe Rousset. 
Decca 460 020-2 [18:32]

Palella, A. Flute concerto no 2 in G.    Carlo Ipata, fl; Auser Musici. 
Hyperion CDA67784 [13:54]

Porpora, N. Alto Giove, from Polifemo (1735).    Bejun Mehta, ct; Concerto Köln/Pablo Heras-Casado. 
Archiv 479 2050 [08:25]

Pergolesi, G. Stabat Mater (1736).    Anna Netrebko, sop; Marianne Pizzolato, cont; National Academy of St Cecilia O/Antonio Pappano. 
DG 477 9337 [37:06]

BAROQUE AND BEFORE The Neapolitan School Prepared by Robert Gilchrist With Andrew Bukenya
 Scarlatti, A. Overture to Il giardino di rose (1707). &nbsp;&nbsp; New Philharmonia O/Raymond Leppard. Philips 446 569-2 [05:00] Feo, F. Cantata: La sinderesi. &nbsp;&nbsp; Silvia Frigato, sop; Talenti Vulcanici/Emanuele Cardi. Arcana A 437 [13:10] Durante, F. Concerto per quartetto no 1 in F minor. &nbsp;&nbsp; European Community CO/Eivind Aadland. Helios CDH88025 [10:12] Leo, L. Salve Regina. &nbsp;&nbsp; Les Talens Lyriques/Christophe Rousset. Decca 460 020-2 [18:32] Palella, A. Flute concerto no 2 in G. &nbsp;&nbsp; Carlo Ipata, fl; Auser Musici. Hyperion CDA67784 [13:54] Porpora, N. Alto Giove, from Polifemo (1735). &nbsp;&nbsp; Bejun Mehta, ct; Concerto K&ouml;ln/Pablo Heras-Casado. Archiv 479 2050 [08:25] Pergolesi, G. Stabat Mater (1736). &nbsp;&nbsp; Anna Netrebko, sop; Marianne Pizzolato, cont; National Academy of St Cecilia O/Antonio Pappano. DG 477 9337 [37:06]

Baroque and Before - 13 February 2026 - The Neapolitan School

BAROQUE AND BEFORE
Master songwriter and lutenist
Prepared by Elaine Siversen
With Charles Barton



Dowland, J. Now, O now I needs must part, from First book of songes or ayres (pub. 1597).    Russell Harcourt, ct; Susie Bishop, sop, vn; 
Jennifer Eriksson, va da gamba; Catherine Upex, va da gamba; Tommie Andersson, lute. 
Move MCD 633 [06:32]

Dowland, J. Fantasies: Forlorne hope; Farewell.    Nigel North, lute. 
Naxos 8.557586 [10:33]

Byrd, W. Susanna fair; Come to me grief forever, from Psalmes, sonnets and songs of sadness (pub. 1588).    Consort of Musicke/Anthony Rooley. 
L’Oiseau-Lyre 443 187-2 [08:37]

Dowland, J. I saw my Lady weepe; Cleare and cloudie sweet as April; Flow my teares, from Second booke of songes or ayres (pub. 1600).    Rogers Covey-Crump, ct; Jakob Lindberg, lute. 
BIS CD-391 [12:14]

Morley, T. O mistress mine; Now is the month of Maying (pub. 1595).    New London Consort. 
Linn CDK 011 [05:04]

Marenzio, L. On the gentle breast of beautiful Clori (pub. 1591).    La Compagnia del Madrigale. 
Glossa GCD 922804 [06:35]

Dowland, J. La mia Barbara; Loth to departe.    Paul O'Dette, lute. 
Harmonia Mundi HMU 907163 [12:15]

Pedersøn, M. Non garir, angellino; Importun, angellino; S'ancor tu amante sei, from Bk 2 (pub. 1611).    Consort of Musicke/Anthony Rooley. 
BIS CD-392 [06:59]

Dowland, J. What if I never speed; Me, me and none but me, from Third book of songes and ayres (pub. 1603).    Alfred Deller, ct; Desmond Dupré, lute. 
Vanguard 08 2038 71 [06:54]

Dowland, J. Mr John Langton's pavan; M. Henry Noel his galiard; The king of Denmark's galiard; Semper Dowland semper dolens.    Rose Consort of Viols; Jacob Herringman, lute. 
Naxos 8.553326 [14:59]

Dowland, J. My Lord Chamberlain’s galliard for four hands on one lute.    Robert Spencer, Nigel North, lute. 
Harmonia Mundi HMC 90245 [02:32]

Dowland, J. Shall I strive; Thou mighty God, from A pilgrim’s solace (pub. 1612).    Emma Kirkby, sop; Anthony Rooley, lute. 
Virgin 5 62410 2 [11:12]

BAROQUE AND BEFORE Master songwriter and lutenist Prepared by Elaine Siversen With Charles Barton
 Dowland, J. Now, O now I needs must part, from First book of songes or ayres (pub. 1597). &nbsp;&nbsp; Russell Harcourt, ct; Susie Bishop, sop, vn; Jennifer Eriksson, va da gamba; Catherine Upex, va da gamba; Tommie Andersson, lute. Move MCD 633 [06:32] Dowland, J. Fantasies: Forlorne hope; Farewell. &nbsp;&nbsp; Nigel North, lute. Naxos 8.557586 [10:33] Byrd, W. Susanna fair; Come to me grief forever, from Psalmes, sonnets and songs of sadness (pub. 1588). &nbsp;&nbsp; Consort of Musicke/Anthony Rooley. L&rsquo;Oiseau-Lyre 443 187-2 [08:37] Dowland, J. I saw my Lady weepe; Cleare and cloudie sweet as April; Flow my teares, from Second booke of songes or ayres (pub. 1600). &nbsp;&nbsp; Rogers Covey-Crump, ct; Jakob Lindberg, lute. BIS CD-391 [12:14] Morley, T. O mistress mine; Now is the month of Maying (pub. 1595). &nbsp;&nbsp; New London Consort. Linn CDK 011 [05:04] Marenzio, L. On the gentle breast of beautiful Clori (pub. 1591). &nbsp;&nbsp; La Compagnia del Madrigale. Glossa GCD 922804 [06:35] Dowland, J. La mia Barbara; Loth to departe. &nbsp;&nbsp; Paul O'Dette, lute. Harmonia Mundi HMU 907163 [12:15] Peders&oslash;n, M. Non garir, angellino; Importun, angellino; S'ancor tu amante sei, from Bk 2 (pub. 1611). &nbsp;&nbsp; Consort of Musicke/Anthony Rooley. BIS CD-392 [06:59] Dowland, J. What if I never speed; Me, me and none but me, from Third book of songes and ayres (pub. 1603). &nbsp;&nbsp; Alfred Deller, ct; Desmond Dupr&eacute;, lute. Vanguard 08 2038 71 [06:54] Dowland, J. Mr John Langton's pavan; M. Henry Noel his galiard; The king of Denmark's galiard; Semper Dowland semper dolens. &nbsp;&nbsp; Rose Consort of Viols; Jacob Herringman, lute. Naxos 8.553326 [14:59] Dowland, J. My Lord Chamberlain&rsquo;s galliard for four hands on one lute. &nbsp;&nbsp; Robert Spencer, Nigel North, lute. Harmonia Mundi HMC 90245 [02:32] Dowland, J. Shall I strive; Thou mighty God, from A pilgrim&rsquo;s solace (pub. 1612). &nbsp;&nbsp; Emma Kirkby, sop; Anthony Rooley, lute. Virgin 5 62410 2 [11:12]

Baroque and Before - 6 February 2026 - Master songwriter and lutenist

BAROQUE AND BEFORE
'The rarest musician that his age did behold'
Prepared and presented by Paul Roper



Dowland, J. Come again, sweet love doth now invite (1597).    Martyn Hill, ten; Trevor Jones, bass viol; Anthony Rooley, lute. 
L'Oiseau-Lyre 421 653-2 [04:35]

Dowland, J. Fantasie.    Paul O'Dette, lute. 
Astrée E7715 [03:47]

Dowland, J. A shepherd in a shade his plaining made; Faction that ever dwells in Court where wits excels (1600).    Emma Kirkby, sop; John York Skinner, ct; Martyn Hill, ten; David Thomas, bass; Anthony Rooley, lute. 
L'Oiseau-Lyre 425 889-2 [05:49]

Dowland, J. Pavan, Lachrimae.    Stephen Stubbs, lute. 
Hyperion CDA 66335 [05:11]

Maurice, Landgrave of Hesse. Canzon à 8.    Yuji Fujimoto, sackbutt; Detlef Reimers, sackbut; Peter Sommer, sackbutt; Henning Plumeyer, sackbutt; Jeremy West, cornett; Annette Sichelschmidt, va; Eva-Maria Roll, va; Lee Santana, chitarrone; Christoph Lehmann, org; Roland Wilson, cornett & dir. 
Harmonia Mundi 05472 77183-2 [02:35]

Dowland, J. In darkness let me dwell (1603).    Monika Mauch, sop; Nigel North, lute. 
ECM 476 6397 [04:06]

Coprario, J. In darkness let me dwell, from Funeral tears (1606).    Bruno Boterf, ten; Les Witches. 
Alpha 063 [04:54]

Dowland, J. As I went to Walsingham.    Paul O'Dette, lute. 
Harmonia Mundi HMU 907161 [05:21]

Campion, T. Faire, if you expect admiring (1601).    Drew Minter, ct; Paul O'Dette, lute. 
Harmonia Mundi HMU 907023 [01:10]

Dowland, J. Lady Hunsdon's almaine.    Janet Trent, vn; Rosemary Thorndycraft, bass viol; Peter Trent, lute; Robin Jeffrey, lute; George Weigand, mandore & dir. 
Hyperion CDA 66010 [05:32]

Dowland, J. I must complain, yet do enjoy my love (1603).    Kevin Smith, ct; James Griffett, ten; Ian Partridge, ten; Brian Etheridge, bass. 
Teldec 2292-46004-2 [03:26]

Sweelinck, J. Pavana lachrimae.    Ton Koopman, virginals. 
Philips 468 417-2 [06:42]

Dowland, J. Fine knacks for ladies (1600).    Suzie LeBlanc, sop; John Potter, ten; Richard Wistreich, bass; Sarah Cunningham, treble viol; Margriet Tindemans, tenor viol; Erin Headley, bass viol; Hille Perl, bass viol; Lee Santana, lute; Nancy Hadden, cond. 
CRD 3487 [02:46]

Ravenscroft, T. The cryers song of Cheape-Side.    Andrew King, ten; Consort of Musicke. 
Virgin VC 7 91217 2 [02:47]

Dowland, J. Paduan; Mrs Nichols almand (1604; arr. Simpson 1621).    Parley of Instruments; Peter Holman, virginals & dir. 
Hyperion CDA 66435 [04:28]

Dowland, J. Psalm 6: Lord, in thy wrath reprove me not (1597).    David James, ct; Rogers Covey-Crump, ten; John Potter, ten; Paul Hillier, bass; Stephen Stubbs, lute. 
EMI CDC 7 49805 2 [04:01]

Dowland, J. Lachrimae to the consort (arr. Morley 1599).    Nancy Hadden, fl; Thomas Albert, vn; Erin Headley, bass viol; Stephen Stubbs, lute; Andrew Lawrence-King, hp. 
Hyperio CDA 66307 [04:53]

Hume, T. Cease, leaden slumber, dreaming: The Queenes New-yeeres gift (1607).    Damien Guillon, ct; Pascale Boquet, ten; Bruno Boterf, ten; Nima Ben David, bass viol; Pascal Gallon, lute. 
Alpha 061 [05:21]

Farnaby, G. Lachrymæ pavan.    Pierre Hantaï, hpd. 
Accord 476 057-2 [08:01]

Dowland, J. Farewell, too fair, too chaste, but too, too cruel (1603).    Martyn Hill, ten; Trevor Jones, bass viol; Anthony Rooley, lute. 
L'Oiseau-Lyre 430 284-2 [03:49]

Peerson, M. Piper's paven (bef. 1619).    Jan Waterfield, virginals. 
Collins 14372 [05:09]

Dowland, J. Go, nightly cares, the enemy to rest (1612).    John York Skinner, ct; Catherine Mackintosh, treble viol; Trevor Jones, bass viol; Anthony Rooley, lute. 
L'Oiseau-Lyre 436 188-2 [06:28]

BAROQUE AND BEFORE 'The rarest musician that his age did behold' Prepared and presented by Paul Roper
 Dowland, J. Come again, sweet love doth now invite (1597). &nbsp;&nbsp; Martyn Hill, ten; Trevor Jones, bass viol; Anthony Rooley, lute. L'Oiseau-Lyre 421 653-2 [04:35] Dowland, J. Fantasie. &nbsp;&nbsp; Paul O'Dette, lute. Astr&eacute;e E7715 [03:47] Dowland, J. A shepherd in a shade his plaining made; Faction that ever dwells in Court where wits excels (1600). &nbsp;&nbsp; Emma Kirkby, sop; John York Skinner, ct; Martyn Hill, ten; David Thomas, bass; Anthony Rooley, lute. L'Oiseau-Lyre 425 889-2 [05:49] Dowland, J. Pavan, Lachrimae. &nbsp;&nbsp; Stephen Stubbs, lute. Hyperion CDA 66335 [05:11] Maurice, Landgrave of Hesse. Canzon &agrave; 8. &nbsp;&nbsp; Yuji Fujimoto, sackbutt; Detlef Reimers, sackbut; Peter Sommer, sackbutt; Henning Plumeyer, sackbutt; Jeremy West, cornett; Annette Sichelschmidt, va; Eva-Maria Roll, va; Lee Santana, chitarrone; Christoph Lehmann, org; Roland Wilson, cornett &amp; dir. Harmonia Mundi 05472 77183-2 [02:35] Dowland, J. In darkness let me dwell (1603). &nbsp;&nbsp; Monika Mauch, sop; Nigel North, lute. ECM 476 6397 [04:06] Coprario, J. In darkness let me dwell, from Funeral tears (1606). &nbsp;&nbsp; Bruno Boterf, ten; Les Witches. Alpha 063 [04:54] Dowland, J. As I went to Walsingham. &nbsp;&nbsp; Paul O'Dette, lute. Harmonia Mundi HMU 907161 [05:21] Campion, T. Faire, if you expect admiring (1601). &nbsp;&nbsp; Drew Minter, ct; Paul O'Dette, lute. Harmonia Mundi HMU 907023 [01:10] Dowland, J. Lady Hunsdon's almaine. &nbsp;&nbsp; Janet Trent, vn; Rosemary Thorndycraft, bass viol; Peter Trent, lute; Robin Jeffrey, lute; George Weigand, mandore &amp; dir. Hyperion CDA 66010 [05:32] Dowland, J. I must complain, yet do enjoy my love (1603). &nbsp;&nbsp; Kevin Smith, ct; James Griffett, ten; Ian Partridge, ten; Brian Etheridge, bass. Teldec 2292-46004-2 [03:26] Sweelinck, J. Pavana lachrimae. &nbsp;&nbsp; Ton Koopman, virginals. Philips 468 417-2 [06:42] Dowland, J. Fine knacks for ladies (1600). &nbsp;&nbsp; Suzie LeBlanc, sop; John Potter, ten; Richard Wistreich, bass; Sarah Cunningham, treble viol; Margriet Tindemans, tenor viol; Erin Headley, bass viol; Hille Perl, bass viol; Lee Santana, lute; Nancy Hadden, cond. CRD 3487 [02:46] Ravenscroft, T. The cryers song of Cheape-Side. &nbsp;&nbsp; Andrew King, ten; Consort of Musicke. Virgin VC 7 91217 2 [02:47] Dowland, J. Paduan; Mrs Nichols almand (1604; arr. Simpson 1621). &nbsp;&nbsp; Parley of Instruments; Peter Holman, virginals &amp; dir. Hyperion CDA 66435 [04:28] Dowland, J. Psalm 6: Lord, in thy wrath reprove me not (1597). &nbsp;&nbsp; David James, ct; Rogers Covey-Crump, ten; John Potter, ten; Paul Hillier, bass; Stephen Stubbs, lute. EMI CDC 7 49805 2 [04:01] Dowland, J. Lachrimae to the consort (arr. Morley 1599). &nbsp;&nbsp; Nancy Hadden, fl; Thomas Albert, vn; Erin Headley, bass viol; Stephen Stubbs, lute; Andrew Lawrence-King, hp. Hyperio CDA 66307 [04:53] Hume, T. Cease, leaden slumber, dreaming: The Queenes New-yeeres gift (1607). &nbsp;&nbsp; Damien Guillon, ct; Pascale Boquet, ten; Bruno Boterf, ten; Nima Ben David, bass viol; Pascal Gallon, lute. Alpha 061 [05:21] Farnaby, G. Lachrym&aelig; pavan. &nbsp;&nbsp; Pierre Hanta&iuml;, hpd. Accord 476 057-2 [08:01] Dowland, J. Farewell, too fair, too chaste, but too, too cruel (1603). &nbsp;&nbsp; Martyn Hill, ten; Trevor Jones, bass viol; Anthony Rooley, lute. L'Oiseau-Lyre 430 284-2 [03:49] Peerson, M. Piper's paven (bef. 1619). &nbsp;&nbsp; Jan Waterfield, virginals. Collins 14372 [05:09] Dowland, J. Go, nightly cares, the enemy to rest (1612). &nbsp;&nbsp; John York Skinner, ct; Catherine Mackintosh, treble viol; Trevor Jones, bass viol; Anthony Rooley, lute. L'Oiseau-Lyre 436 188-2 [06:28]

Baroque and Before - 30 January 2026

A late night exploration of the music of the medieval, renaissance and baroque

A late night exploration of the music of the medieval, renaissance and baroque

Baroque and Before

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