This set of three CDs contains the complete Chansonnier Cordiforme, perhaps the most beautiful of all surviving music manuscripts, whose first owner was Jean de Montchenu (d. 1497). It was compiled... more

To celebrate early music pioneer Anthony Rooley's 80th birthday, a very special jewel sparkles in MDG's "Preziosa" series: "Il Primo Libro de Madrigali" is Johann Grabbe's masterpiece. The Consort of... more

Alessandro Scarlatti (1660-1725) Antonio Lotti (ca./vers 1667-1740) Madrigali, The Consort of Musicke, Anthony Rooley, Leitung, The Consort of Musicke unter der Leitung von Anthony Rooley... more

In performance and on record, Elvis Costello and Sting have introduced rock fans to the 400-year-old songs of John Dowland. The bewitching compositions of the lute master have been treasured in... more

Enjoy haunting performances of the English lute player's early 17th-century work: Coy Daphne Fled; Thou Pretty Bird; He Whose Desires are Still Abroad; Like as the Lute Delights; Dost Thou Withdraw... more

This 1960s recording appear on CD internationally for the first time.

This 1960s recording appear on CD internationally for the first time.

John Coprario is not yet a household name (unless the house be one with devoted viol consort aficionados!) but his name should resound in any dwelling where people with a love of English music dwell... more