William Lawes (1602-1645),  who was given the title “Father of Musick” by King Charles II, is considered one the most virtuosic composers for the viola da gamba and is particularly known for his “Consort Sets”. Brandywine Baroque presents four of his Sets for six viols along with a selection of madrigals by Thomas Weelkes (1576?-1623) for soprano and viol consort.

 

 

Laura Heimes, soprano

Margaret Humphrey and John Mark Rozendaal, treble viols

Sarah Cunningham and Donna Fournier, tenor viols

Rebecca Humphrey and Heather Lardin, bass viols

Karen Flint, harpsichord