Robin Blaze presents a captivating collection of songs on his album, Henry & William Lawes: Songs, released on 1 January 2007 under the esteemed Hyperion label. This 1 hour and 13 minute masterpiece is a testament to the timeless beauty of choral music, showcasing the exquisite works of the renowned Lawes brothers.
With a diverse tracklist that features 25 enchanting pieces, including 'Gather Your Rosebuds While You May', 'A Tale Out of Anacreon', and 'The Angler's Song', Robin Blaze's album is a treasure trove of baroque delights. The songs, characterized by their intricate harmonies and poetic lyrics, are brought to life by Robin Blaze's expressive vocals, transporting listeners to an era of elegance and refinement.
The album's duration allows for a leisurely exploration of the Lawes brothers' compositions, which range from the lively 'Monsieur Saman His Coranto' to the hauntingly beautiful 'Oh, Let Me Still and Silent Lie'. Robin Blaze's interpretation of these works is both nuanced and powerful, making this album a must-listen for fans of choral music and those seeking to discover the richness of the Lawes brothers' repertoire. With its release on Hyperion, a label synonymous with excellence in classical music, Henry & William Lawes: Songs is a recording that promises to enchant and inspire, thanks to the remarkable artistry of Robin Blaze.
Gather Your Rosebuds While You MayWilliam Lawes, Rebecca Outram, Robert Macdonald, Robin Blaze
A Tale Out of AnacreonHenry Lawes, Elizabeth Kenny, Robin Blaze
Oh, That Joy So Soon Should WasteHenry Lawes, Elizabeth Kenny, Robin Blaze
Sweet, Stay Awhile; Why Do You Rise?Henry Lawes, Elizabeth Kenny, Robin Blaze
Monsieur Saman His CorantoRené Saman, Elizabeth Kenny
Amarillis, by a SpringHenry Lawes, Elizabeth Kenny, Robin Blaze
Oh, Let Me Still and Silent LieWilliam Lawes, Elizabeth Kenny, Robin Blaze
Oh, My Clarissa, Thou Cruel FairWilliam Lawes, Elizabeth Kenny, Frances Kelly, Robin Blaze, William Carter
From the Heav'ns Now I FlyHenry Lawes, Elizabeth Kenny, Robin Blaze
Royall Consorts Set No. 6 in D Major: CorantWilliam Lawes, Elizabeth Kenny, William Carter, Frances Kelly
Sweet Echo, Sweetest Nymph That Liv'st UnseenHenry Lawes, Elizabeth Kenny, Rebecca Outram
Country DanceWilliam Lawes, Elizabeth Kenny
Oh Sweet Woods, the Delight of SolitarinessHenry Lawes, Elizabeth Kenny, Robin Blaze
Tavola "In quel gelato core"Henry Lawes, Elizabeth Kenny, Robin Blaze
Loves Sweet ReposeHenry Lawes, Elizabeth Kenny, Frances Kelly, Robin Blaze, William Carter
No ReprieveHenry Lawes, Elizabeth Kenny, Robin Blaze
FantasiaCuthbert Hely, Elizabeth Kenny
Slide Soft, You Silver FloodsHenry Lawes, Elizabeth Kenny, Robin Blaze
SarabandCuthbert Hely, Elizabeth Kenny
When Shall I See My Captive Heart?Henry Lawes, Elizabeth Kenny, Robin Blaze
AlmanWilliam Lawes, Elizabeth Kenny, William Carter
Corant IWilliam Lawes, Elizabeth Kenny, William Carter
A DreameWilliam Lawes, Elizabeth Kenny, Robert Macdonald
Corant IIWilliam Lawes, Elizabeth Kenny, William Carter
The Angler's SongHenry Lawes, Elizabeth Kenny, Robin Blaze
When Man For Sin Thy Judgment FeelsWilliam Lawes, Elizabeth Kenny, Robin Blaze
A Pastoral Elegie to the Memory of Deare Brother, William LawesHenry Lawes, Elizabeth Kenny, Frances Kelly, Rebecca Outram, Robert Macdonald, Robin Blaze, William Carter
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