Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Renaissance music with John Bull's "Complete Keyboard Music, Vol. 1." This album, released on March 23, 2009, under the Musica Omnia label, offers a comprehensive collection of Bull's keyboard works, spanning a captivating 1 hour and 32 minutes. John Bull, a prominent English composer and organist of the late 16th and early 17th centuries, brings his distinctive style and mastery of the keyboard to the forefront in this volume.
The album features a diverse array of pieces, including pavans, galliards, fantasias, and preludes, each showcasing Bull's intricate compositional techniques and emotional depth. Notable tracks such as "Bonny Sweet Robin," "Why Ask You I," and the "Chromatic Pavan and Galliard" highlight Bull's innovative use of chromaticism and his ability to blend technical prowess with expressive melody.
This collection is not just a compilation of historical pieces but a testament to John Bull's enduring influence on keyboard music. Whether you are a seasoned enthusiast of early music or a newcomer to the genre, this album provides a profound exploration of Bull's contributions to the keyboard repertoire. The meticulous editing and performance bring these works to life, offering a glimpse into the musical landscape of the Renaissance period.
(C) 2009 Musica Omnia
Tracks
Prelude, Mb 117John Bull, Peter Watchorn
Lord Lumley's Pavan, MB 129aJohn Bull, Peter Watchorn
Lord Lumley's Galliard, MB 129bJohn Bull, Peter Watchorn
The King's Hunt, MB 125John Bull, Mahan Esfahani
My Grief, MB 139John Bull, Mahan Esfahani
My Selfe, MB 138John Bull, Mahan Esfahani
Prelude, MB 84John Bull, Mahan Esfahani
Walsingham, MB 85John Bull, Mahan Esfahani
Fantastic Pavan, MB 86aJohn Bull, Peter Watchorn
Fantastic Galliard, MB 86bJohn Bull, Peter Watchorn
Bonny Sweet Robin, MB 65John Bull, Mahan Esfahani
Why Ask You I, MB 62John Bull, Mahan Esfahani
Pavan, MB 66aJohn Bull, Mahan Esfahani
Galliard, MB 66bJohn Bull, Mahan Esfahani
Why Ask You II, MB 63John Bull, Mahan Esfahani
Melancholy Pavan, MB 67aJohn Bull, Peter Watchorn
Melancholy Galliard, MB 67bJohn Bull, Peter Watchorn
Why ask you III, MB 64John Bull, Mahan Esfahani
Chromatic Pavan, MB 87aJohn Bull, Peter Watchorn
Chromatic Galliard, MB 87bJohn Bull, Peter Watchorn