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The consort music of William Lawes, 1602-1645

This book looks at the work of one of England's finest composers, William Lawes. It provides a contextual examination of music at the court of Charles I, a detailed study of Lawes's autograph sources and an examination of his consort music
Print Book, English, 2010
Boydell Press, Woodbridge, UK, 2010
Criticism, interpretation, etc
xxiv, 350 pages : illustrations, music ; 24 cm.
9780954680978, 0954680979
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The 'lutes, viols and voices'
The autograph manuscripts
The music for lyra-viol
The royal consort
The viol consorts
The fantasia-suites
The harp conssorts
The suites for two bass viols and organ
Conclusions