Denys Stephens
Tue, 29 Apr 2008 03:27:29 -0700
Dear All, For the information of those who have enquired previously about the facsimile of the Wickhambrook Manuscript, I am very pleased to say that this has now been published and can be ordered from the Lute Society - details below. Forgive me for posting what might appear to be a commercial - I would like to assure everyone that in keeping with the Society's charity status all proceeds from the sale of publications fund the cost of printing them and/or support the work of promoting the lute and its music. Those who edit and produce the editions give their time freely and receive no payment for it. Best wishes, Denys Denys Stephens General Editor of Music Editions, The Lute Society <blocked::http://www.lutesoc.co.uk/publications.htm> http://www.lutesoc.co.uk/publications.htm The `Wickhambrook' Lute Manuscript is no. 6 in our series of lute book facsimiles. It is a large folio-sized manuscript compiled in the 1590s, perhaps to collect and preserve lute music by John Johnson, who died in 1594, and whose works predominate in this source. It contains what seems to be an autograph of his son, Robert Johnson. It contains 24 pieces, all for 6-course lutes, including two duets; 11 by John Johnson, 4 by Dowland (this is the unique source of `Tarleton's Resurrection'), 2 by Philip van Wilder, one each by Holborne, Peter Philips, and Lassus, and 5 by anon. The original hands are beautifully clear and easy to play from. An extremely detailed introductory study by Ian Harwood considers the manuscript's provenance and known history, with exhaustive lists of concordances and cognates from John H. Robinson. Price: Members Pounds 13 Non-members Pounds 20, plus postage. Buy online or send a check payable to the Lute Society in Pounds, US dollars or Euros if you experience any problems with the online system. -- To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html