The viola da gamba consort of Voices of Music, The Voice of the Viol, performs William Byrd’s numinous setting of the “In Nomine” tune at a concert in the historic Ansel Adams house in San Francisco; filmed in 4K, ultra high definition video.
Voices of Music FAQ
Q. How can I support Voices of Music?
A. Donate here: [ Ссылка ] and we will make more
videos like this one :) These videos cost thousands of dollars to make, and the money comes from individual donors.
Q. Where can I learn more about this music?
A. You can visit our website, [ Ссылка ] Also, subscribe to our video channel! Just click on the logo on our videos.
Q. Where can we hear you play in concert?
A. We perform in the San Francisco Bay Area. For a concert schedule, visit our website or join our mailing list [ Ссылка ]
Q. Where can I buy CDs?
A. Our CDs are available on iTunes, Google, Amazon, CD Baby and just about everywhere; you can also buy a CD in a jewel case from Kunaki: [ Ссылка ]
Q. What is Early Music performance, or historical performance?
A. We play on instruments from the time of the composers, and we use the original music and playing techniques: it’s a special sound.
Q. Why are there no conductors?
A. Conductors weren’t invented until the 19th century; since we seek to recreate a historical performance, the music is led from the keyboard or violin, or the music is played as chamber music~or both :)
Q. What are period instruments or original instruments; how are they different from modern instruments?
A. As instruments became modernized in the 19th century, builders and players tended to focus on the volume of sound and the stability of tuning. Modern steel strings replaced the older materials, and instruments were often machine made. Historical instruments, built individually by hand and with overall lighter construction, have extremely complex overtones—which we find delightful. Modern instruments are of course perfectly suited to more modern music.
Q. Why is the pitch lower, or higher?
A. Early Music performance uses many different pitches, and these pitches create different tone colors on the instruments. See [ Ссылка ]
The In Nomine tune derives from the plainchant “Gloria Tibi Trinitas,” after an early and highly influential setting by the English composer John Taverner; all of the important English composers from Tallis to Purcell composed settings based on the tune, which is usually presented in the form of a cantus firmus, or long, even notes.
Voices of Music now has 43 videos featuring the viola da gamba, you can view the entire playlist here: [ Ссылка ]
As always, our music is free for anyone in the world to view.
The Voice of the Viol, Adaiha MacAdam-Somer, director
Joanna Blendulf, treble viol
Adaiha MacAdam-Somer, tenor viol
Farley Pearce, bass viol
Elisabeth Reed, bass viol
#Byrd400

Special thanks to Peter Winkelstein, Toby & Marie Szuts. The artwork that appears in this video is by Barbara Winkelstein.

свернуть