PROGRAM
The King's Noyse
Time Travel: Perhaps the surest sign of artistry among those musicians who specialize in early music is how convincingly they bid us into the world that first gave life to their chosen repertoire. This week, the celebrated King's Noyse—including soprano Ellen Hargis and lutenist Paul O'Dette—makes a warmly anticipated return visit for works of dashing wit and often haunting beauty. The King’s Noyse draws us into the time of Purcell, Praetorius, and others not only by remaining true to those composers’ origins but reviving them with its own particular magic. David Douglass directs a program that includes several of his own arrangements.
MUSIC PLAYED IN THE PROGRAM
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"A Royal Delight"
- Anonymous (arr. David Douglass): Jog On
- Anonymous (arr. Douglass): There dwelt a man in Babylon
- Anonymous (arr. Douglass): Kemp's Jig
- Anonymous (arr. Douglass): Long cold nights
- Anonymous (arr. Douglass): New Year's Eve
- Nicholas Lanier (1588-1621): Love and I of late did part
- Nicholas Lanier: Love s Constancy
- Michael Praetorius (1571-1621): Packington's Pound
- John Baldwine (1560-1615): Coockow as I me walk'd
- Elway Bevin (1554-1658): Browning
- John Danyel (1564-1626): Mrs. Anne Grene her leaves bee grene
- Henry Purcell (1659-1695): Hornpipe on a Ground
- Henry Purcell (arr. Douglass): Fairest Isle
MIXED COMPANY
POSTED BY MARY LEE ON MARCH 8, 2006
Lots of Noyse
David Douglass, violinist and leader of the King's Noyse, has the distinction of being one of the most frequently appearing artists on Saint Paul Sunday. But unlike other favorites, such as the Dale Warland Singers or Emerson String Quartet, David frequently flies under the radar at sessions, joining us as part of ensembles ranging from Musicians of Swanne ALley to the Smithsonian Chamber Players to his own King's Noyse. You don't need to worry that David can't hold a job—rather he's such a versatile player that the best early music groups all have him on their speed dial. (more)
PHOTOS FROM THE PERFORMANCE
LINKS AND RESOURCES
Artist profile: The Kings Noyse
Other King's Noyse appearances:
August 1996
April 2000
Earlier appearance with Ellen Hargis and Paul O'Dette:
February 1998
Earlier appearance with David Douglass and Ellen Hargis:
December 2003
