Name: The Chaucer Songbook by Carol Wood
Brand: Carol Wood
SKU: 669910240823
Price: 9.9 USD
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Dating back to the 14th century, the folkloric harp was used in poetry and song for its beautiful warmth of tone and graceful accompaniment abilities. Towards the end of the century, the harp's popularity began to wane with the introduction of the lute. In the eye's of Chaucer, the harp remained superior--the most aristocratic of solo instruments, particularly when used with poetry.

Music from THE CHAUCER SONGBOOK is an ancient portrait of an art form brought to life by medieval scholar Carol Wood. Lighting up the strange and often dark notions of an era misunderstood, Wood impressively brings together musicians who have paid meticulous attention in presenting these early songs. Including a mixture of sacred and secular music, the interpretations are realistic, boasting clear arrangements of Celtic and English melodies. Delicate performances by vocalists Ross Allured, Laurie Robertson, and Tina Wing are lyrical against a backdrop of flutes, percussion and keyboards. Connoisseurs of medieval music will delight in these new renditions of tunes that keep with the aspects of Chaucer's works.

The Chaucer Songbook

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1. Angelus ad Virginem

2. Symien Ben-bys

3. Ne Qu'on Porroit

4. King Orfeo

5. My Lief Is Faren...(I)

6. My Lief Is Faren...(II)

7. Sanctus

8. Alma Redemptoris...

9. The Pear Tree

10. I have a Gentil Cock

11. Ich Am of Irlaunde

12. Edi Be Thu

13. Roundel of the Birds

14. Ton y Brenhin

15. Maid in the Moor

16. Alma Redemptoris (harp)

17. Glenkindie

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