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For Several Friends - Music by Locke and Jenkins
John Jenkins - Matthew Locke

For Several Friends - Music by Locke and Jenkins

Lidewij van der Voort | Fred Jacobs

Label: Globe
Format: CD
Barcode: 8711525528505
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Catalog number: GLO 5285
Releasedate: 03-11-23
- rarely recorded music by John Jenkins (1592-1678) and Matthew Locke (1621/2-1677)
- It is available as a hand numbered limited edition of 600 copies.

This album explores rarely recorded music by John Jenkins (1592-1678) and Matthew Locke (1621/2-1677). These composers are typically associated with consort music, but Lidewij van der Voort and Fred Jacobs delve into their compositions for two instruments on their debut CD as a duo. Written during England's tumultuous Commonwealth era, the music featured on this album was intended for private society, providing solace and entertainment amidst the challenges of the time. Locke's music stands out for its adventurous style compared to Jenkins' more conventional harmonies, creating delightful contrasts within this album.