DIVISION: The Virtuoso Consort (Works by John Jenkins)
9/12/2025, 22 Tracks, 1:17:55
Featuring
Emilia Benjamin
Emily Ashton
Joanna Levine
Sam Stadlen
Silas Wollston
Richard Boothby
Fretwork
John Jenkins
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Compositional Technique
Jenkins's Fantasia-Suites mix old contrapuntal practices with 'division' — an English ornamentation technique where longer notes are embellished with shorter ones.
Historical Context
The first half of the 17th century was the 'heyday of the English viol virtuoso,' with English players in high demand across European courts.
Performer Biography
Fretwork, the viol consort performing on this album, will celebrate its 40th anniversary in 2026.
Performer Biography
Silas Wollston, the organist, was a chorister at St Paul's Cathedral and later held the organ scholarship at Trinity College, Cambridge.
Composer Biography
John Jenkins, the composer, spent most of his time away from court, moving between large country houses.
Recording & Production
This recording was suggested and funded by Linda Hill, who has supported many of Signum Records' recordings.
Instruments
The chamber organ used in this recording was made by Robin Jennings in 2003, modeled after an English 17th-century original.
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