King's Court and Celtic Fair

Tylman Susato (Composer), Anonymous (Composer), William Byrd (Composer), Michael Praetorius (Composer), Traditional (Composer), Giulio Caccini (Performer), Donald Macleod (Performer), Domenico Scarlatti (Performer), Henry Purcell (Performer), Jean-Philippe Rameau (Performer), John Newton (Performer), Darren Acosta (Performer), Kenneth Amis (Performer), Gordon Bell (Performer), Jeffrey Curnow (Performer), Lucia Garcia (Performer), Donald F. Lindsay (Performer), Rolf Smedvig (Performer), Kurt Wortman (Orchestra), Rick Tiven (Artist), Joel Brown (Artist), John Sauer (Artist), Alannah Fitzgerald (Artist), Jared Shapiro (Artist), Empire Brass Quintet (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Performer: Giulio Caccini, Donald Macleod, Domenico Scarlatti, Henry Purcell, Jean-Philippe Rameau, et al.
• Orchestra: Kurt Wortman
• Composer: Tylman Susato, Anonymous, William Byrd, Michael Praetorius, Traditional
• Audio CD (March 26, 1996)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Telarc
• ASIN: B000003D0J
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #146,705 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #11 in Music > Classical > Ballets & Dances > Historical Periods > Renaissance (c.1450-1600)

Track Listings

1. Calum and the Princess Jig

2. Het derde musyck boexken...alderhande danserye: Bergerette [untitled]

3. Saltarello

4. The March before the Battle, or The Earl of Oxford's March, MB 93

5. Hamelin Gigue

6. Le nuove musiche: Amarilli mia bella

7. Het derde musyck boexken...alderhande danserye: La Morisque

8. She moved through the fair

9. Sarabande

10. King Arthur, or The British Worthy, Z 628: Overture

11. Cumulous Sanctus

12. Foxhunter lig

13. Tambourin

14. Pièces de clavecin: no 14, Les niais de Sologne [with 2 Doubles]

15. Amazing grace

16. The Seagull Jig

17. Samhradh, Summertime

18. He-Ro-Hirum

19. Joy

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars What happened with this?, January 18, 2008

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Pentax_n_Proud (Concord, MI United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: King's Court and Celtic Fair (Audio CD)

I love the Emprire Brass! However, this is the worst of their CDs that I own (and that number stands at nine). The previous review faulting the mixing is right on. The percussion was obviously recorded elsewhere and in no way blends in with the ensemble. Several pieces are percussion with Empire Brass serving as the accompaniment. The mix sounds like it was done by a High School percussionist. I love brass, but this CD will see little play by me. Too many discs by Empire Brass and other artists that are worth listening to over this one.

7 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Make your baby boogie!, September 30, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: King's Court and Celtic Fair (Audio CD)

The songs on this album are a delicious swirl of brass, drums, and bagpipes. My one-year-old can't resist bouncing and jiggling along with the music, which makes me love it even more. Their rendition of "Amazing Grace" gives me goosebumps every time I hear it, which is pretty often! The songs have a festive feel, making this a great alternative to the stereotypical selections on most holiday CDs.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A rousing listen!, April 16, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: King's Court and Celtic Fair (Audio CD)

I've owned this recording for years. My family and I absolutely love the lively renditions. Ignore the naysayers - sample this CD and you'll love it too!