The "Fitwilliam Suite" takes its name from the "Fitzwilliam Virginal Book" from with the source material for this suite is taken. Some time in the period 1600-1625 and unknown English music lover copied out some 500 key-board or "virginal" pieces, of which 300 were the work of English composers.
The "Fitwilliam Suite" takes its name from the "Fitzwilliam Virginal Book" from with the source material for this suite is taken. Some time in the period 1600-1625 and unknown English music lover copied out some 500 key-board or "virginal" pieces, of which 300 were the work of English composers.
General Note
Performace times: Foturne, my foe [50 sec.] -- Pavana [60 sec.] -- A toye [55 sec.].
Content Note
Fortune, my foe / William Byrd -- Pavana / John Bull -- A toye / Giles Farnaby.
