{"product_id":"2436231","title":"The Royal Wind Music - The Orpheus Of Amsterdam [CD]","description":"Brand New From Reputable UK Company With 30 Years Experience In Retail, Please Note Not All Our New Items Are Shrink Wrapped.\u003cbr\u003eAll items shipped within 3 working days of payment.\u003cbr\u003ePlease note that all our DVDs are Region 2.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease note that not all audio CDs are shrink-wrapped fom the factory.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf there is one name in the history of music in the northern Netherlands that is etched in the collective memory, it is undoubtedly that of Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck - a composer of impressive vocal and instrumental works of exceptionally high quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe is celebrated as the 'Orpheus of Amsterdam', as he was organist of the Oude Kerk between 1577 and 1621, and the Amsterdam city council knew how to patronise the popular musician in their city and help him to prosper. Sweelinck's vocal works were widely distributed thanks to the flourishing publishing industry, but his organ works also had a great influence on the North German organ school, right up to Johann Sebastian Bach.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Royal Wind Music is a flute consort of Renaissance recorders of all pitches, from soprano down to sub-contrabass flute. The ensemble is often compared to a 'walking organ' because of its even and polyphonic sound possibilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn their choice of four programme sections, the musicians contrast a vocal work and an organ work by Sweelinck with variation pieces by Sweelinck himself or two new compositions written especially for this programme and the ensemble. Orpheus' voice thus resounds in a wonderfully cohesive sound, sometimes interrupted by the echo of new soundscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\\r\u003cbr\u003e\\r\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e'The Royal Wind Music has showed in previous recordings to be a very fine ensemble. [\\x85] Here, they are again in excellent form. It is astonishing how well the instruments blend, and how good the intonation is. The members show considerable virtuosity, and especially the playing of the lowest instruments, large in size, is impressive.' \\x96 \u003ci\u003eMusic Web International\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJan Pieterszoon Sweelinck: Variations on Ballo del Granduca SwWV 319\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMotet Ab oriente venerunt magi SwWV 153\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAspasia Nasopoulou: Fantasy Dans voor Orpheus van Amsterdam (2021)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJan Pieterszoon Sweelinck: Chanson Yeux, qui guidez mon ame SwWV 231\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJan Pieterszoon Sweelinck: Fantasy Fantasia G3 Fuga 7. toni  SwWV 268\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVariations on Onder een linde groen SwWV 325\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHester Groenleer: Group improvisation Kettingreactie\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJan Pieterszoon Sweelinck: Chanson Marchans qui traversez tout le rivage More SwWV 224\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFantasy Fantasia a3 Echo SwWV 275\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVariations on Malle Sijmen SwWV 323\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMotet Pseaume 77 SwWV 77\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFantasia d1 Crommatica SwWV 258\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJacob van Eyck: Variations on Onder de linde groene\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chalkys.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54419508134273,"sku":"2436231","price":17.48,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0056\/8043\/1219\/files\/7619990104624.jpg?v=1750562100","url":"https:\/\/chalkys.com\/products\/2436231","provider":"Chalkys.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}