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Division-Musick: The Art of Diminution in England in the 17th century | Ramee RAM1204

Division-Musick: The Art of Diminution in England in the 17th century

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Label: Ramee

Cat No: RAM1204

Barcode: 4250128512046

Format: CD

Number of Discs: 1

Release Date: 23rd July 2012

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About

”Division-Musick“ is a term used by Christopher Simpson during the 17th century to describe a typically English improvisatory style of diminution. Musicians generally used short bass melodies called grounds as the basis for intricate and virtuoso diminutions, beginning with simple and slow melodies over a bass melody, and ending with very fast and virtuosic diminutions after a varying number of repetitions of the melody.

Both singers and instrumentalists practiced this art of diminution, but the preferred instrument for divisions was the so-called ”division viol“.

This CD aims to give some audible insight into English virtuosity in the Baroque era.

Musicke & Mirth:
- Jane Achtman (viola da gamba, lyra viol)
- Irene Klein (viola da gamba, lyra viol)
- Amandine Beyer (violin)
- Johannes Strobl (virginal, organ)

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