Robb,Stewart Music Played On The Virginal CD

The harpsichord of the Elizabethans and Jacobeans was known as the virginal. The name "virginal" does not come, as one may think, from the "Virgin Queen," Elizabeth I, nor from the instrument's being "suitable for young ladies to play on." Apparently it derived it's name from the fact that it was used to accompany hymns to the Virgin Mary. Performed by Stewart Rob, many of the compositions on this album date back to the 1500s. Liner notes include song descriptions, a brief biography of harpsichordist Steward Rob and quotes the press from the album's release in 1962.

1. Prelude 2. Hornepype 3. Passametzo D'angleterre 4. Passametzo 5. Basse Dance 6. Gaillarde 7. Two Pavanas 8. Le Forze D'hercole 9. Desiderata - from Opera Nova de Balli 10. Pavana St. Thomas Wake 11. Courante Jewel 12. The Lord of Salisbury His Pavin 13. Ground 14. Bassa Imperiale 15. Saltarello 16. La Frescobalda - Variations 17. Corrente 18. Largo and Gavotta 19. Il Cuculo 20. Prelude 21. Lute Prelude 22. Allemande