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The Dark Lord's Music: The Lutebook of Edward, Lord Herbert of Cherbury

6/1/2018, 20 Tracks, 1:17:39

Featuring

  • Martin Eastwell
  • Jakub Polak
  • Du Gast
  • Robert Johnson
  • John Dowland
  • Daniel Bacheler
  • Diomedes Cato
  • Jacques Gaultier
  • Henri de L'Enclos
  • Cuthbert Hely
  • Luc Despond
  • Edward Herbert

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Composition History

Lord Herbert's lute book, preserved in the Fitzwilliam Museum, is a crucial source of English and Continental instrumental music from the 17th century.

Source: Booklet

Historical Context

Lord Herbert's major philosophical work, 'De Veritate...', was on the Catholic Church's 'Index of Forbidden Books' until 1966, earning him the title 'Father of English Deism'.

Source: Booklet

Recording & Production

This recording features two different 10-course lutes: one after Hans Frei made in 2005, and another after Sixtus Rauwolf made in 2016.

Source: Booklet

Composer Biography

Edward, Lord Herbert of Cherbury, was a prominent 17th-century English figure, known as a diplomat, soldier, courtier, philosopher, poet, historian, musician, and autobiographer.

Source: Booklet

Album & Artwork

The album title, 'The Dark Lord's Music', refers to Edward, Lord Herbert of Cherbury, who was known as 'The Dark Lord Herbert' by his contemporaries.

Source: Booklet

Instruments

During Lord Herbert's lifetime, lutes underwent significant changes, including lengthened and widened necks to accommodate extra pairs of strings, known as 'courses'.

Source: Booklet

Composer's Artistic Vision

Lord Herbert of Cherbury learned music to entertain himself at home and refresh his mind after studies, avoiding the 'ill example and deboist' company of young men.

Source: Booklet

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