Francis Tregian compiled the Fitzwilliam Virginal Book during the ten years he was held in London's
Fleet prison (1609-19).
Music from the collection, by Sweelinck, Gibbons, Farnaby and others, is played on the harpsichord by Ton Koopman.
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Francis Tregian compiled the Fitzwilliam Virginal Book during the ten years he was held in London's
Fleet prison (1609-19).
Music from the collection, by Sweelinck, Gibbons, Farnaby and others, is played on the harpsichord by Ton Koopman.
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