Henry and William Lawes The music of the Lawes brothers represents the flowering of English song and Instrumental music prior to the Restoration. Henry (1596-1662) is remembered principally for his songs. William (c 1602-45), his brother, wrote a quantity, of instrumental music, as well as songs and music for the theatre.
This week's programmes examine their lives and works.
Henry Lawes Man 's life is but vain; Go, lovely rose; Sweet, stay awhile GLENDA SIMPSON (mezzo soprano)
THE CAMERATA OF LONDON
William Lawes Sett No 3, in c minor, for viols
THE CONSORT OF MUSICKE
Henry Lawes A Complaint against Cupid; No constancy in man;
An Echo: HELEN WATTS
(contralto), THURSTON DART (harpsichord and organ) gramophone records