William Lawes: The Royal Consort

Phantasm; Elizabeth Kenny; Daniel Hyde; Emily Ashton

Gramophone Awards 2016 shortlist – Baroque Instrumental
Described as ‘one of the greatest collections of ensemble dance music ever composed’, William Lawes’ Royal Consort is full of astounding moments of striking musical invention. Guest musicians Elizabeth Kenny on theorbo, Emily Ashton on tenor viol and organist Daniel Hyde join Phantasm to honor this celebrated English Renaissance composer. This recording is the first complete recording of Lawes’ version of the Royal Consorts for four viols and theorbo. Phantasm’s previous recording of Lawes, Consorts to the Organ, was both a Gramophone Awards finalist and a BBC Music Magazine Award nominee in 2013, and the ensemble has been widely acclaimed for its previous Linn recordings. Phantasm’s international members (from Britain, Finland and the US) are based in Oxford and have toured extensively throughout Europe, North America, and East Asia. ‘There's something irresistible about Lawes' music.’ (BBC Music Magazine)

Price: $48.98