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Walsingham

Renowned Australian lutenist, Rosemary Hodgson’s Walsingham is an intricately constructed musical journey exploring themes of mysticism and pilgrimage.

In the 11th century the Virgin Mary appeared to a noble woman called Richeldis de Faverche in Norfolk England, and there in Walsingham, the shrine to the Holy Family 
was built. It became a spiritual destination for English and international pilgrims alike and remains so to this very day. When Henry VIII dissolved the monasteries in the 16th Century, a lament for the loss of this Holy Place was imbedded in a song whose tune, known as Walsingham, captured the imagination of renaissance composers.

Inspired by the famous ballad, seven Elizabethan lutenists wrote variations on Walsingham for the lute. The number seven has significance in almost every major religion and numerological mysticism around the number seven permeates our human culture from the days of the week to the seven chakras in the body. Following in the tradition of works such as Dowland’s Lachrimae or Seven tears figured
 in Seven Passionate Pavans and Bach’s famous Goldberg Variations, Rosemary Hodgson has gathered these variations by John Dowland, John Johnson, Edward Collard, John Marchant, Francis Cutting, George Huwitt and Anthony Holborne to form a contemplative Marian rondo in this world premiere recording, by Australia’s preeminent lute player.

Rosemary Hodgson maintains a vibrant career 
as soloist and chamber musician. Known for her remarkable sensitivity and technique, she has established an international reputation for outstanding concert presentations and solo lute recordings, of captivating subtlety.

Artist

Rosemary Hodgson

Australian lutenist, Rosemary Hodgson maintains a vibrant career as soloist and chamber musician. Known for her remarkable sensitivity and technique, she has established an international reputation for outstanding concert presentations and solo lute recordings, of captivating subtlety.


Track Listing

  1. Walsingham (Anonymous)
  2. The Voice William Byrd
  3. Anthony Pavyn Anthony de Countie
  4. Walsingham Francis Cutting
  5. Sir Walter Raleigh's Galliard Francis Cutting
  6. A Pavane by Mr Johnson John Johnson
  7. Walsingham John Johnson
  8. Fantasia Gregorij Gregorius Huwet
  9. Galliarde Monsieur Gregorij Gregorius Huwet
  10. Pavan Edward Collard
  11. The Maye Galliard Edward Collard
  12. As I went to Walsingham Edward Collard
  13. As it fell on a Holly Eve Anthony Holborne
  14. Walsingham Anthony Holborne
  15. Jest Anthony Holborne
  16. Walsingham John Marchant
  17. Fantasia John Marchant
  18. Galliard on Walsingham John Dowland
  19. Pavan John Dowland
  20. Sir John Souch's Galliard John Dowland
  21. Walsingham John Dowland

Performers

Where to buy

Walsingham is available for download from the iTunes Music Store.
It's available for streaming through Apple Music.

Walsingham is available as as CD. It can be purchased online through Buywell Music or the Australian Music Centre which both offer secure online ordering.

Move CDs can be ordered through music retailers across Australia including Readings.

Product details

List price
$25.00 AUD
Release date
September 2022
Copyright
© 2022 Rosemary Hodgson
Phonogram
℗ 2022 Move Records
Category
Early music
Catalogue number
MCD 637
Alternate catalogue number
MCD637
Barcode
EAN 9314574063721