Ah Robyn, Gentle Robyn by William Cornyshe (1465-1523) William Cornyshe was a noted composer, playwright, actor and pageant master (and, curiously , on occasion, provider of guttering, paving, and even sanitary conveniences) about the court of Henry VIII. In some of these varied and useful capacities he served his master at the Field of the …
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God Save The Queen by Handel “God Save the Queen” (alternatively “God Save the King”) is an anthem used in a number of Commonwealth realms and British Crown Dependencies. It is the de facto national anthem of the United Kingdom.
Jerusalem by Charles Hubert Parry (1848-1918) Sir Charles Hubert Hastings Parry was an English composer, teacher and historian of music. Parry’s first major works appeared in 1880. As a composer he is best known for the choral song “Jerusalem”, the coronation anthem “I was glad” and the hymn tune “Repton”, which sets the words “Dear …
Pastime With Good Company by Henry VIII (1491-1547) Henry VIII was born on June 28, 1491, at Greenwich Palace. He was a precocious student; he learned Latin, Spanish, French, and Italian and studied mathematics, music, and theology. He became an accomplished musician and played the lute, organ, and harpsichord. He composed hymns, ballads, and two …
A Jig by Francis Cutting (1550-1595) Francis Cutting was an English Lutenist and Composer during the Renaissance period. Renaissance music is European music written during the Renaissance. Defining the beginning of the musical era is difficult, given the gradually adopted “Renaissance” characteristics: musicologists have placed its beginnings from as early as 1300 to as late …
The Squirrels Toy by Francis Cutting (1550-1595) Francis Cutting was an English Lutenist and Composer during the Renaissance period. Renaissance music is European music written during the Renaissance. Defining the beginning of the musical era is difficult, given the gradually adopted “Renaissance” characteristics: musicologists have placed its beginnings from as early as 1300 to as …
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A Toy by Francis Cutting (1550-1595) Francis Cutting was an English Lutenist and Composer during the Renaissance period. Renaissance music is European music written during the Renaissance. Defining the beginning of the musical era is difficult, given the gradually adopted “Renaissance” characteristics: musicologists have placed its beginnings from as early as 1300 to as late …
Oh Mistress Mine (from Twelfth Night) by Anonymous (16th century, English) On the stage, music played an important role. There was a special musicians’ gallery above the stage; sometimes the music was played on the stage itself; and there were even occasions when it was played under the stage to achieve an eerie effect. The …
Almain by Robert Johnson (1583-1634) Robert Johnson was an English composer and lutenist of the late Tudor and early Jacobean eras. He is sometimes called “Robert Johnson II” to distinguish him from an earlier Scottish composer. He worked with William Shakespeare providing music for some of his later plays.
Where The Bee Sucks (from the Tempest) by Robert Johnson (1583-1634) Robert Johnson was an English composer and lutenist of the late Tudor and early Jacobean eras. He is sometimes called “Robert Johnson II” to distinguish him from an earlier Scottish composer. He worked with William Shakespeare providing music for some of his later plays.
