Lawes: The Royal Consort: Three Consorts to the Organ
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WILLIAM LAWES
Lawes: The Royal Consort: Three Consorts to the Organ
Phantasm, with Elizabeth Kenny (theorbo), Daniel Hyde (organ)
[ Linn Records SACD / 2 Hybrid SACD ]
Release Date: Wednesday 20 May 2015
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Described as 'one of the greatest collections of ensemble dance music ever composed', Lawes' Royal Consort is full of astounding moments of striking musical invention.
Guest musicians Elizabeth Kenny on theorbo, Emily Ashton on tenor viol and organist Daniel Hyde join Phantasm to honour the celebrated English Renaissance composer.
This sublime collection boasts a range and depth of expression, which excites both mind and body through Lawes' startlingly individual pieces.
This recording is the first complete recording of Lawes' version of the Royal Consorts for four viols and theorbo.
Phantasm, under the direction of Laurence Dreyfus, presents a passionate and insightful look into this adventurous music.
The result is a rich and warm recording of technical brilliance that takes the listener deep into the harmonically rich world of Lawes.
Phantasm's previous recording of Lawes, Consorts to the Organ, was both a Gramophone Awards finalist and a BBC Music Magazine Award nominee in 2013.
Phantasm has been widely acclaimed for its previous recordings with Linn: its 2011 recording of William Byrd was named 'Disc of the Month' by BBC Music and its 2009 Linn debut of music by John Ward was described as 'stunning' by Gramophone.
Critics have described the ensemble and its recordings as 'intoxicating', 'revelatory', 'electrifying' and 'interpretations pervaded by a truly burning spirit'.
The award-winning ensemble has been applauded across the globe for its moving performances and is recognised as the most exciting viol consort active on the world scene today.
Phantasm's international members (from Britain, Finland and the US) are based in Oxford where they are Consort-in-Residence and regularly collaborate with Magdalen College Choir under its director, Daniel Hyde.
BBC Music Magazine Awards 2016 Finalist - Chamber
'Charles I's favourite composer, William Lawes, killed at the siege of Chester, shows us why the monarch thought so well of him. The music contains adventurous harmonies, infectious dances, humorous twists and captivating colours, and it's all brought brilliantly to life by the ensemble Phantasm, their sumptuous playing framed by an effortlessly revealing recording. Lawes thoroughly deserves it; this is essential and revelatory.' (BBC Music)
"The viol music of William Lawes is like nothing else: weird phrase lengths, irreverent weightings and rogue, sumptuous harmonies that will make you gasp out loud every time...the Phantasm players really run with it: twist after turn of lapping, pliant lines and spirited counterpoint, all done with a real sense of swing. The ensemble sound is luxuriantly rich, powered by Elizabeth Kenny's feisty theorbo strumming." (Five Stars The Guardian)
'Gramophone Award-winners, category finalists on many other occasions, Phantasm continue to excel. This Royal Consort, the first complete performance of the original versions, confirms that status.' Gramophone Magazine award nomination 2016 - Baroque Instrumental
