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The Wonders of the World: An English Masque 
Our Price: £11.70 (£10.17 ex VAT)
Format: SACD
Number of Discs: 1
Genre: Vocal/Choral
Artist(s): Miriam Allan (soprano), Rob Wyn Jones (narrator), Echo du Danube
Release Date: 14th January 2008
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Masques were expensive and spectacular presentations, performed at court by dancers, singers, actors and musicians. Everybody could take part from humble servants to the Lords and Ladies. The expense of mounting these productions was incredible. Stage machinery presented spectacular and breathtaking effects. Costumes were often covered in real gold and sumptuous jewels.
“The Wonders of the World” dates from the 17th century and incorporates music by Maynard, Morley, Dowland and Playford.
“The Wonders of the World” dates from the 17th century and incorporates music by Maynard, Morley, Dowland and Playford.
