Recording: "Consort Music for Viols"

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This paper explains that John Jenkins" Consort Music for Viols in Six Parts", performed by Hesperion XX, was composed for a small six part ensemble of instruments in the viol family. The author points out that Hersperion XX, an early music ensemble group formed in 1974 in Switzerland, was directed by Jordi Savall, a famous conductor and viol player. The paper relates that the composer John Jenkins (1592-1678), lived his life in England, is most well known for his consort music for viols. The paper concludes that, since this recording sounds like a piece that would be composed in the 21st century, the author believes that it is not very authentic.

From the Paper:

"One of the recurring themes throughout the recording is the presence of the bass and contrabass. These instruments are very prominent and can be easily heard throughout the recording because they are given distinct parts that allow the listener to discern their presence very well. Also, the tempo of the recordings seems to be very slow and methodical. This methodical tempo is made especially clear through the presence of the bass and contrabass. These instruments make the music's tempo feel like a man wading through a very thick mud bog."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Hesperion XX. 22 Dec. 2007. Wikimedia Foundation Inc.. 24 Feb. 2008 <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hesperion_XX>.
• Jenkins, John. Andrew Ashbee. 2007. Grove Music Online, Oxford University. 24 Feb. 2008<http://www.grovemusic.com/shared/views/article.html?from=search&session_search_id=1013137823&hitnum=1 ion=music.14255>.
• Viol. 22 Feb. 2008. Wikimedia Foundation Inc.. 24 Feb. 2008 <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Viols>.

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