[LUTE] Re: Wickhambrook Manuscript Facsimile

[Alan Hoyle]

I received my copy last week and am delighted with it - there is a much 
clearer contrast between the tablature and the paper than is the case with 
most facsimiles that I have come across: no problem at all to play from. The 
introductory essay by Ian Harwood is as informative and interesting as one 
has come to expect from this man.
For me, it's worth the price just to see the only source of 'Tarleton's 
Resurrection' - such a lovely little piece, and the first 'real' piece of 
lute repertoire I made any serious attempt at playing over 30 years ago - 
squeezed in at the bottom of a page, as if simply to fill a small space.
There are, of course, many more rewards to be had from this book. My sincere 
thanks to all involved in its production.

Alan


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Denys Stephens" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <lute@cs.dartmouth.edu>
Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 11:21 AM
Subject: [LUTE] Wickhambrook Manuscript Facsimile


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


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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.


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